Chennai Mayor accuses govt. of delaying monsoon preparedness works

Chennai Mayor accuses govt. of delaying monsoon preparedness works

Chennai's mayor has criticized the state government for postponing monsoon‑ready projects, saying meetings should have taken place in July or August. She also highlighted insufficient funding for maintaining civic infrastructure. The mayor argues that delayed actions could worsen the city’s vulnerability to flooding and strain on public services during the rainy season, and the maintenance of essential infrastructure.