- LATEST
- WEBSTORY
- TRENDING
INDIA
Chennai water crisis: Will bring water 200 km by train every day, says Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami
He also sought to play down criticism over his government's handling of the crisis.
Updated : Jun 21, 2019, 02:48 PM IST
 "Palaniswami had earlier said the water crisis was not as bad as media was portraying it to be.")
TRENDING NOW
)
India vs Australia Live Streaming: When and where to watch first Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy on TV and online
)
Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's Pushpa 2 has already earned Rs 1000 crore before its release, here's how
)
Hinduja Group firm gets key approval for acquisition of Anil Ambani's debt-ridden Reliance Capital
)
Before Pakistani TikTok star Minahil Malik, actress Rida Isfahani's MMS video leaked online by...
)
Gandii Baat, XXX actress Aabha Paul sets Instagram on fire with hot photos
)
Amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan tells Amitabh Bachchan: 'I hope people don't...'
)
7 times XXX, Gandii Baat actress Aabha Paul crashed the internet by flaunting her sexy curves
)
After separation from ex-wife Saira Banu, AR Rahman makes major announcement: 'I am deeply grateful to...'
)
Shweta Tiwari's wedding photos with Bigg Boss 13 contestant Vishal Aditya Singh go viral, here's the truth behind them
)
Mukesh Ambani's Jio to get tough competition from BSNL, plan provides unlimited benefits for less than Rs...
)
Meet Mathira Khan, Pakistani influencer whose private video leaked after Minahil Malik, Imsha Rehman
)
'Good to be back': After breaking up with Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor reunites with his 'partner-in-crime after ages'
)
Amid Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachchan divorce rumours, Jaya Bachchan says 'not my daughter' in viral video
)
'It's Abhishek, Aishwarya': Netizens react after celeb divorce lawyer says star couple is facing 'breakdown in marriage'
)
Meet richest footballer of 2024, not Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, his net worth is...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has said the state government would bring water to Chennai by trains from Jolarpettai, which is about 220 km away. He also thanked the Kerala government for its gesture of sending a water train to Chennai, and said he would explore if it would be possible to get water from the neighbour on a daily basis.
Addressing a press conference after chairing a high-level meeting on the water crisis, Palaniswami said the government would bring 10 million litres per day (MLD) from Jolarpaettai by train. He said this would cost Rs 65 crore.
Chennai has been facing severe water shortages after consecutive years of failed monsoons left the city's four major sources of water dry. The government has also been facing flak for poor water management. Chennai's water requirement has been estimated at about 800 MLD. Chennai Metro Water has been able to supply 525 MLD by water tankers.
Palaniswami also sought to fend off the barrage of criticism he has been facing since he said the water crisis was not as bad as the media was portraying it to be. He also played down reports that he and his ministers have been receiving special supplies of water tankers even as the rest of the city continues to struggle to find water.
"It is wrong to say that I get two lorries of water daily. I have a huge house where many people visit and there is a huge staff. I have to provide water to them," he said.
He also seemed to make an effort to deflect criticism over his government's handling of the water crisis by dragging up the Mullaiperiyar issue. "The Tamil Nadu government is working to strengthen the Mullaperiyar Dam in order to store more water. Unfortunately, the Kerala government is not letting us do this. I urge Kerala govt to cooperate with us on this," he said.
He however thanked the Kerala government for its gesture of sending 2 million litres of water by train to help out with the water crisis. Palaniswami said he would reach out to the Kerala government to see if it would be able to supply that much water on a daily basis.
