The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Citizens, NGOs join hands to clear seemai karuvelam at Korattur lake
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The Hindu Bureau
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Residents and NGOs in Chennai have launched an initiative to remove invasive Prosopis juliflora vegetation from Korattur Lake. Despite these restoration efforts, the community continues to face challenges regarding untreated sewage pollution and the need for official recognition as a bird sanctuary.
A portion of the long-neglected Korattur Lake is set to get a facelift as residents and non-government organisations have collaborated to remove invasive vegetation, Prosopis juliflora (seemai karuvelam) since Monday (July 13, 2026).
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