Chennai, March 18 -- A check dam will be constructed at Thenpennai river (South Pennar River), which is the second longest river in Tamil Nadu, to prevent flooding, Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan told the State Assembly on Tuesday.

Replying to a query by Deputy Speaker K Pitchandi during Question Hour, in this regard, he said steps would be taken to construct a check dam in South Pennar river, which had witnessed flooding due to heavy rains under the influence of Cyclone Fengal recently, to prevent flooding.

He also said a Special plan will be formulated to prevent flooding at Sathanur Dam in Tiruvannamalai district. UNI GV 1820

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