Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan announced flood mitigation steps recently and the development of an app with artificial intelligence (AI) technology targeted at protecting water bodies.

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TN minister Duraimurugan announced the plans in the Assembly, stating that the first phase would cost Rs 250 crore in Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur. The second phase, he said, would involve work in the Chennai and Chengalpattu regions at an estimated cost of Rs 184.22 crore.

A trial project will be initiated in and around Chennai to monitor water bodies and evaluate water quality. An application, helped by AI and satellite support, would be developed. Furthermore, the pilot project also includes waterbody encroachment prevention, clearance of encroachments, and replenishment.

According to the Minister, Danish technology will use a pilot study to determine groundwater availability and for related mapping objectives. The Tamil Nadu government would undertake a pilot project (for Chennai) to address the difficulties posed by climate change and flooding while also supplying extra drinking water in the metropolis.