Chembarambakkam reservoir, one of the largest in Chennai, was opened after five years on November 25, 2020. The last time it was opened was in 2015 during the Chennai floods, when its overflowing waters caused devastation in the city. Chembarambakkam Lake was once considered the lifeline of South Chennai as it irrigated 168 villages in the district. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/