The survey was conducted as part of a project along with various Rotary Clubs to sink recharge wells in government schools across Chennai. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Though summer is here, the groundwater table remains within a few feet of the surface in many parts of Chennai, according to a survey by Rain Centre. Rain Centre, which is the nodal agency for Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM 2.0) under AMRUT 2.0, noted that residents should tap the shallow aquifer through open wells as an alternative to deep borewells. Published – March 13, 2026 05:00 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation VBSA Bill a ‘solution’ to current challenges, ‘catalyst’ for growth: UGC tells joint panel of Parliament Wisdom of the wise – The Hindu