T.N. CM Vijay directs officials to ensure adequate summer drinking water supply across all districts, including Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) instructed officials to ensure the supply of drinking water in all districts of the State, especially during the summer season.
During a review meeting he chaired at the Secretariat, Mr. Vijay issued a set of instructions to officials from the Municipal Administration and Water Supply and the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Departments.
650 cusecs of water released from Vaigai dam to provide drinking water for residents in three districts.
CM Revanth Reddy directs officials to plan 80 tmcft water supply from Tummidihatti to Sundilla and repair the barrage.
Udhayanidhi Stalin reviews Chennai's monsoon preparedness, urging officials to address road and electrical maintenance issues.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inspects storm water drain works in Chennai, instructs authorities to take precautionary measures.
Vaigai dam releases water for irrigation needs in Ramanathapuram district, cautioning nearby districts against entering the river.
Krishna water from Andhra Pradesh enhances Chennai's summer supply, ensuring balanced storage and meeting drinking water demands.
