Residents rally to promote restoration of Sembakkam lake

Residents and local groups held a rally on Saturday to highlight the need to restore Sembakkam lake, a key groundwater source. The lake faces pollution and encroachments, with untreated sewage affecting its water quality. Nearly 200 participants, including members from Eco Society India, marched through local streets. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing the lake's rejuvenation over aesthetic improvements and called for widening water channels leading to the lake. Tambaram Mayor K. Vasanthakumari announced plans for sewage treatment facilities and an underground sewerage network to reduce pollution. She confirmed that restoration work for the lake will begin this year.