Chennai: Coming down hard on encroachments on and along water bodies, which allegedly led to flooding in many areas of Chennai, the Madras High court today made it clear there should be no further intrusions, nor dumping of garbage or solid waste, and directed the Tamil Nadu government to take steps in this regard.

"The encroachments as well as preventing the dumping of garbage and solid waste are concerned, we are of the view that this matter needs urgent attention. The concerned authorities are thus directed to ensure there is no further encroachment or re-encroachment in the water areas nor dumping garbage and solid waste is permitted," the court said while passing interim orders on the issue.