Mugalivakkam

[3] Developments in Mugalivakkam have seen substantial growth, particularly with the establishment of the DLF IT City in 2010, hosting multinational companies like IBM, CTS, L&T, and Infotech.

The locality offers small parks, educational institutions, hospitals, banks, and superstores, making it a desirable residential area.

Furthermore, Mugalivakkam is well-connected by road and benefits from proximity to the Chennai Metro, providing enhanced accessibility.

Mugalivakkam has experienced significant flooding incidents due to the overflow of the Porur Lake surplus canal,[4] which also collects runoff from Paraniputhur, Pattur, and Mangadu.

Notable floods occurred in 2015, 2021, and 2022, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges and the need for improved drainage systems to prevent future incidents Mugalivakkam locality shares its boundary with some major metropolitan areas of the city.