Chennai braces for flood as Adyar level rises

Five years after overflowing Chembarambakkam reservoir triggered an unprecedented deluge in Chennai city and surrounding areas, causing large-scale destruction to lives and properties, the sluice gates of the reservoir were opened again on Wednesday, releasing 1,000 cusecs (cubic feet per second) initially, which was increased to 5,000 cusecs at 7.00 pm as the inflow increased.

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