District Collector orders flood protection wall construction at Thorapadi lake canal in Vellore

Vellore District Collector Leela Alex has ordered the preparation of a project estimate for the construction of a flood protection wall to prevent flooding in residential areas caused by the overflow canal of the Thorapadi lake.

During her inspection, the Collector instructed officials to build retaining walls in necessary places and to streamline the canal path to prevent floodwaters from entering homes. Vellore MLA Vinoth and department engineers were present during the inspection.

Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai