
Residents Revive 300-Acre Lake in Chennai, India
A dried-up lake in Chennai is now a thriving groundwater source thanks to local residents who refused to give up. The Vengathur lake restoration shows how community action can solve water crises.
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A dried-up lake in Chennai is now a thriving groundwater source thanks to local residents who refused to give up. The Vengathur lake restoration shows how community action can solve water crises.

As temperatures soar near 40°C in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is turning to nature-based solutions like green roofs and lake restoration to cool the city. The India Meteorological Department warns that April will bring more intense heatwaves across the country.
A mechanical engineer is reviving Bengaluru's dying lakes without expensive tech. His secret weapon? Native aquatic plants and simple science.