After pounding north Tamil Nadu, remnant of Cyclone Ditwah drifts inland; city to get light rain today
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Why in news
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued a yellow alert for several Tamil Nadu districts as Cyclone Ditwah, which caused heavy rainfall in Chennai and surrounding areas
Background
Cyclone Ditwah caused torrential rain in Ennore, Chennai, and Tiruninravur, reducing Chennai's seasonal water deficit to 2%. The Red Hills reservoir received nearly 6.4 cm of rain, leading to an increased water discharge of 2,500 cusecs.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKrishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Thoothukudi, and Kanniyakumari are districts in Tamil Nadu under yellow alert.
- FactCyclone Ditwah reduced Chennai's seasonal water deficit to 2%.
- FactRed Hills reservoir water discharge was increased to 2,500 cusecs following 6.4 cm of rainfall.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of intensifying cyclonic activities on urban water management and disaster preparedness in coastal India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydrological stress: Balancing reservoir discharge rates with urban flood risk during extreme precipitation
- Infrastructure vulnerability: Managing seasonal water deficits in rapidly urbanizing coastal zones
Keywords: cyclonic activity · hydrological management · disaster mitigation · urban resilience
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