~ Samarth Krishna Kanaksubramaniam
Tiruverkadu. Northwestern suburb. Near IT corridor. Residential development accelerating. But suburban expansion is destroying critical wetlands, creating flooding risks, and overwhelming infrastructure.
👉 Tiruverkadu's wetlands are disappearing—and with them, the neighborhood's natural flood protection and environmental resilience.
🌊 Wetland Destruction Crisis
Tiruverkadu's wetlands are being rapidly destroyed.
Wetlands filled for residential construction
Water retention capacity lost
Natural flood buffers eliminated
Biodiversity collapsing
Water table declining
The consequence: Flooding worsens during monsoons. Natural systems collapse. Future resilience destroyed.
💧 Flooding & Drainage Failures
Loss of wetlands creates severe flooding.
Residential areas flood during heavy rains
Drainage systems inadequate without natural wetlands
Water stagnation creates health hazards
Property damage during monsoons
Emergency response difficult
The reality: Development destroyed natural drainage. Now residents pay the price every monsoon.
🏗️ Unplanned Development
Construction proceeds without environmental consideration.
No environmental impact assessments
Wetlands filled without permits
Development in flood-prone zones
Infrastructure planned after construction
No community consultation
The problem: Profit prioritized over sustainability. Long-term costs ignored for short-term gains.
🚗 Infrastructure Inadequacy
Basic services can't support population growth.
Roads inadequate for traffic
Water supply insufficient
Sewage systems overwhelmed
Public transit absent
Service deficits growing
✅ What Tiruverkadu Needs
Wetland Protection: Immediate halt to wetland filling, restoration of damaged wetlands, wetland conservation mandates, biodiversity protection.
Flood Management: Improved drainage systems, flood-resistant infrastructure, early warning systems, emergency response planning.
Environmental Enforcement: Strict environmental impact assessments, developer
, permit enforcement, community oversight.
Sustainable Development: Development only in appropriate zones, low-density in flood-prone areas, green building standards, water harvesting mandates.
Infrastructure Investment: Roads, transit, water, sewage, drainage—all planned comprehensively before further construction approved.
🚨 Act Before Monsoon
Every wetland destroyed makes flooding worse. Every monsoon proves the cost of ignoring environmental protection. Tiruverkadu must protect remaining wetlands before it's too late.
