Chennai's canals in troubled waters as plastics choke

According to reports, as many as 30 minor canals in Chennai are choked with plastic and garbage waste, thus depriving of water flow.

Indiscriminate garbage being dumped by residents and alleged diversion of untreated sewage by Metrowater have apparently contributed to the mess since the waterways were cleaned up last year.

The city corporation, which maintains the waterways, is set to complete desilting the canals before the northeast monsoon begins in October.