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Dumping of debris threatens Velachery lake
Published Monday, October 5, 2026 · Updated October 5
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Velachery lake, originally spread around 108 hectares, has shrunk to nearly 23 hectares due to systematic encroachment over the decades.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes the urgent need for protecting the Velachery lake due to its importance as a freshwater source, aquatic biodiversity, and for groundwater recharge, highlighting the negative impact of encroachments and debris dumping.
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