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Chennai's Beaches Choked by Garbage and Illegal Construction
25 May
Summary
- Garbage and debris litter beaches near Kalakshetra Colony and Thiruvanmiyur.
- Residents face unaddressed civic issues and Coastal Regulation Zone violations.
- Illegal construction and dumping threaten coastal areas and increase flood risks.
Portions of Chennai's beach stretch near Kalakshetra Colony and Thiruvanmiyur are marred by garbage and debris, with vulnerable thatched huts lining the shore.
Residents highlight ongoing civic problems and Coastal Regulation Zone violations, with many living in precarious conditions without electricity or sewage connections.
Concerns are mounting over illegal dumping of construction materials and attempts to build roads near the shoreline, which locals fear could exacerbate flooding risks during heavy rains and sea ingress.
Authorities have begun clearing some areas and plan to implement surveillance measures to prevent further dumping.
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