Chennai Sewage Pumping to Be Suspended for 36 Hours in Three Zones
Sewage pumping operations will be suspended for 36 hours in three major zones of Chennai, as part of essential sewer infrastructure work, according to the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Suspension Schedule
The shutdown will be in effect from 2:00 PM on February 6 to 2:00 AM on February 8, during which sewage pumping stations in the affected zones will remain non-operational.
Affected Zones and Areas
The suspension will impact the following zones:
Madhavaram Zone:
Kadappa Road Relay, Madhanakuppam, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Thangalkarai, Puthagaram, and Padmavathi Nagar pumping stations
Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Zone:
Villivakkam Sector A and Venus Nagar pumping stations
Anna Nagar Zone:
Villivakkam Lagoon Relay, Villivakkam Phase 1 & 2, Agasthiyar Nagar, North Jagannathan Nagar, and Villivakkam Sector B pumping stations
Reason for Suspension
The temporary suspension is due to pipeline interconnection and engineering works being carried out near Moolakadai Junction in coordination with Chennai Metro Rail Limited. The work is part of a long-term plan to strengthen Chennai’s underground sewer infrastructure.
