The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Study explores potential of abandoned quarries in city to augment water sources
K
K. Lakshmi
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Researchers from IIT Madras are studying the feasibility of using abandoned quarries in Chennai as alternative water storage sites. The project aims to create a cost-effective water network to mitigate drought risks and reduce evaporation losses compared to traditional reservoirs.
A team of researchers, including those from IIT Madras, is exploring the potential of abandoned quarries in Chennai’s southern fringes to augment water sources.
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