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Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for December 17, 2025
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 17, 2025. Stay informed with the day's crucial updates.
Kochi's Plan to Fix Metro Water Pipeline Damage
Kochi authorities launch immediate & long-term measures after pipeline bursts disrupt water supply. 60 tankers deployed, new coordination plans & pipeline relocation ordered. Details inside.
Kochi Water Crisis: Metro Works Cause Pipe Bursts, Supply Hit
Pipe bursts linked to Kochi Metro works disrupt drinking water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & nearby areas. Residents forced to hire private tankers as authorities struggle to fix the issue. Read more.
Bengaluru Water Supply Disruption: Areas Affected
Bengaluru faces water supply disruptions today due to maintenance work by BWSSB. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
Kochi Water Supply Hit by Consecutive Pipeline Bursts
Back-to-back pipeline bursts near Kochi Metro work disrupt water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & other areas. KWA races to repair, while protests erupt. Details inside.
Gandhinagar Water Project Pipeline Burst Floods Roads
A newly laid pipeline in Gandhinagar's ambitious 24x7 water supply project burst, flooding roads and raising serious quality concerns. Residents now demand reliable supply.
Kochi Water Supply Hit by Pipeline Bursts Near Metro Site
Consecutive pipeline bursts near Kochi Metro viaduct in Kaloor disrupt drinking water supply to key areas. KWA repair delayed, sparking protests. Details on the crisis and official response inside.
Odisha Villagers Block Road Demanding Safe Drinking Water
Residents of Jajpur villages block Tamaka-Mangalpur road for 3 hours, demanding action after 18 diarrhoea deaths. Officials sealed polluted tube wells, sparking protests. Read more.
Gurgaon water supply hit by canal breach, repairs underway
A breach in the Gurgaon Water Supply canal disrupted raw water flow to the Basai plant, causing a shortage. Authorities are working to restore full supply by Monday evening. Read more.
Ganga Water for All Greater Noida Sectors by March 2026
Greater Noida's ambitious Ganga water project is set to cover all 58 sectors and nearby villages by March 2026. The ₹850 crore project will supply 210 MLD water to over 10 lakh residents. Read the latest updates.
Chennai Water Tanker Prices Hiked Up to 46% by MetroWater
MetroWater hikes pre-booked water tanker prices in Chennai by 16% to 46% from Dec 5. Residents and businesses face higher costs as tanker reliance grows. Details inside.
Vijayawada's RO water crisis: Diarrhoea outbreaks raise alarm
Despite the Krishna river's bounty, Vijayawada residents depend on unregulated private RO plants, leading to diarrhoea outbreaks. Officials seize 51 plants as E. coli is found. Read more.
Chennai Weather: 28°C, 88% Rain Chance, Good AQI of 22
Chennai enjoys a pleasant start to December with a high of 28.2°C, an 88% chance of evening showers, and excellent air quality (AQI 22). Plan your week with our detailed forecast.
How to Choose the Right Water Purifier for Your Home
Living in high-pollution cities? Your water purifier choice is critical. Learn the 3-step guide to match purification tech to your water quality and protect your family's health.
Chennai Heavy Rain Forecast Dec 5, AQI Remains Good
Chennai faces a wet December 5 with 96% rain chance, temps 24-28°C. Good AQI of 22 holds. Weekly outlook & planning tips inside. Plan your week!
Retteri Lake Reservoir Plan Stalled by Encroachments, Sewage
Chennai's plan to create a seventh reservoir at Retteri Lake, worth ₹43 crore, is stuck for two years due to encroachments and sewage inflow. The project aimed to add 10MLD water supply.
World Bank Reviews Ludhiana's Water Supply Project
World Bank officials review Ludhiana's ₹650 crore water supply project. Key discussions on timelines, funding, and ensuring 24x7 clean water for the city. Read more.
Chennai Heavy Rain Forecast, AQI Hits 22
Chennai faces heavy rainfall on December 3, 2025, with temps of 24.2°C-27°C. The city enjoys 'good' air quality with AQI 22. Get details on the forecast and resident advisory.
Punjab Groundwater Extraction Hits Alarming 156%
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Noida Sector 100x Residents Protest High TDS in Water Supply
Residents of Noida's Sector 100x report dangerously high TDS levels up to 1,500 ppm in tap water, causing health risks. Ganga water supply remains inadequate. Read the full report.
Rs 582 Crore Water Projects for Bareilly, Kanpur Approved
UP Cabinet approves two major drinking water projects worth Rs 582.74 crore for Bareilly and Kanpur under AMRUT 2.0, set to benefit lakhs. Also greenlights new disability rehab centres in all 18 divisions.
Kinfra to Resume Aluva Water Treatment Plant Project
Kinfra seeks PWD permission to restart the Aluva water treatment plant. Protests over Periyar River water shortage addressed with new regulator plan. Read the latest updates.
Chennai roads battered post-cyclone, commuters face hardship
Cyclone Ditwah spares Chennai's core from floods but leaves roads damaged and waterlogged. Key stretches like Anna Salai, Arcot Road face severe issues. GCC yet to comment. Read more.
Odisha's 705 Water Supply Projects Delayed: Minister
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water schemes due to land acquisition and contractor issues. Learn about the state's challenges and measures to ensure safe drinking water.
Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for December 2, 2025
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 2, 2025. Stay informed with all major updates.
Chennai Metro Train Stops Mid-Tunnel, 20 Rescued
A Chennai Metro train halted inside a tunnel due to a technical fault. All 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Officials are investigating the cause of the glitch. Read more.
Chennai Weather: Rain, 25.7°C Max, Good AQI at 22
Chennai woke to mild, humid weather on Dec 2, 2025, with a high chance of rain & good AQI of 22. Get the detailed forecast & weekly outlook for planning your week.
GMDA to connect 1600mm pipeline, boost Gurgaon water supply
GMDA's new 1600mm pipeline connection at Basai will double Sector 51 boosting station's capacity to 300 MLD, reducing reliance on a single feeder. A 48-hour shutdown is planned for the work.
Chandigarh Road Cut at Mauli Jagran for Water Pipeline Work
Chandigarh MC announces road closure at Mauli Jagran from Dec 2 to 12 for TT water pipeline work. Details on the water supply upgrade and traffic diversions here.
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