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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off mobile public awareness campaigns across Chennai to commemorate Rainwater Harvesting and Drinking Water Conservation Week, urging citizens to embrace water stewardship. Recognizing the vital importance of capturing seasonal precipitation, Stalin reviewed ongoing restoration and desilting operations on rainwater harvesting shafts, percolation pits, and rooftop collection systems installed across state government office complexes. The administrative review was organized to guarantee structural preparedness before the arrival of the crucial Northeast Monsoon rains.

The Chief Minister stressed that sustainable urban water security requires proactive conservation, decentralized groundwater recharge, and meticulous maintenance of civic storm drains. Campaign vehicles equipped with audio-visual equipment and informational pamphlets traveled through residential neighborhoods, educating citizens on cleaning rooftop catchments, installing filter media, and recharging neighborhood wells. Stalin highlighted that Chennai recurring cycle of summer water scarcity and monsoon inundation can be effectively mitigated if every residential household and commercial building actively captures rainwater.

Stalin early monsoon planning and hands-on civic mobilization highlighted his forward-thinking administrative preparedness. His personal engagement in water management underscores a commitment to ecological sustainability, disaster resilience, and reliable drinking water supply for urban residents.