# Tamil Nadu water management and monsoon preparedness > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-nadu-water-management-and-monsoon-preparedness > Updated: 2026-08-26T12:04:34.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Tamil Nadu government has initiated large-scale water management and flood preparedness measures in response to low reservoir levels and potential weather disruptions. On August 17, the state launched a Rs 500-crore water body restoration programme to desilt 10,185 inlet canals and restore 809 lakes and ponds. This initiative aims to increase storage capacity and improve groundwater recharge ahead of the Northeast Monsoon. The drive follows reports that the state’s 90 reservoirs were at only 37.05% capacity, with the vital Mettur reservoir holding 46.30%. Following these efforts, the government allocated an additional Rs 42 crore specifically for monsoon flood preparedness in Chennai and the districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Cuddalore. These funds are designated for the maintenance of 202 locations, including the Adyar and Cooum rivers. These preventive actions are heightened by warnings of a developing ‘Super El Nino’ in the Pacific, which weather analysts suggest could intensify rainfall during the October to December monsoon period. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Tamil Nadu allocates Rs 42 crore for monsoon flood preparedness Tamil Nadu has allocated Rs 42 crore for flood preparedness in five districts as warnings emerge of a ‘Super El Nino’ that could intensify rainfall during the upcoming northeast monsoon. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-nadu-allocates-rs-42-crore-for-monsoon-flood-preparedness ### 2026-08-16: Tamil Nadu launches Rs 500-crore water restoration drive amid low reservoir levels Tamil Nadu is launching a Rs 500-crore water body restoration drive to prepare for the monsoon as state reservoir levels have dropped to just 37% capacity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-nadu-launches-rs-500-crore-water-restoration-drive-amid-low-reservoir-levels --- Cite as: Tamil Nadu water management and monsoon preparedness. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-nadu-water-management-and-monsoon-preparedness