After many decades, Madurantakam lake, a large waterbody in Chengalpattu district, is being rejuvenated with an enhanced capacity to store water. Water from the lake is also likely to be used to cater to Chennai’s needs during drought.
Spread over nearly 1,058 hectares, the lake serves as a source of irrigation for an ‘ayacut’ area of 3,077 hectares, and feeds 30 tanks. However, it has silted up heavily as no major work to remove silt was taken up in the past several decades.
