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Chennai Reservoirs Near Full Capacity, Securing Water Supply for Another Year
CHENNAI, December 11, 2025 – Chennai’s major reservoirs are nearing full capacity following recent rainfall, securing the city’s drinking water supply for another year. The Water Resources Department (WRD) has marginally increased discharge from reservoirs to maintain safe levels, as storage currently stands at 94% of capacity.
Poondi and Red Hills reservoirs have already reached their full capacity, with Chembarambakkam expected to follow suit by Thursday. The total storage of the five major reservoirs is approximately 11,038 million cubic feet (mcft), exceeding last year’s storage by 2,227 mcft on the same date.
Officials are diverting water from Poondi reservoir to other water bodies through the link canal to replenish water drawal for city consumption and prevent further water release into the Kosasthalaiyar river. This controlled release strategy has aided in both flood management and conservation efforts.
“Maintaining full tank levels in reservoirs will help restore the natural regime, reducing the risk of encroachments,” stated a WRD official. The strategy has also sustained the ecosystem of waterways downstream of the reservoirs.
Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasts dry weather for the state in the coming days, with a slight dip in night-time temperatures. After last week’s downpour, the Northeast monsoon is expected to remain in a lull phase until December 17th. However, a trough in easterlies may bring light to moderate rainfall to south coastal and delta districts between December 12th and 14th. The RMC also notes the possibility of mist or haze over interior parts of the state on Thursday morning, with a chance of light rainfall in Chennai.
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