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The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
SCADA project to automate Chennai reservoirs operation makes slow progress; WRD aims to complete by Northeast monsoon
The project to automate the operation of the city reservoirs and develop decision support for water management has slowed down, as the Water Resources Department awaits the release of the National Disaster Mitigation Fund. Though the project was chalked out a year ago, it has not made significant progress in terms of instrumentation installation. However, the department is confident of completing the work by the onset of the Northeast monsoon, which brings in a major share of annual rainfall to Chennai. The opening of the floodgates of reservoirs, including Chembarambakkam and Red Hills, renews concerns on impending inundation in the downstream areas during every Northeast monsoon. In a key effort to reduce flooding, increase response time, and enable transparency in sharing reservoirs' storage data, the department will introduce the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) based integrated reservoir automation system. Officials said work is in progress, however at a slow pace, for automated flood control and real-time monitoring of the storage. The project aimed at fixing automatic water level recorders, flow sensors, and gate sensors to automate shutters operation, manage water discharge during peak inflow, and reduce flood risk in low level areas. The department is constructing an integrated command control centre at Chepauk and connected with sub-control centres in Red Hills, Poondi and Chembarambakkam reservoirs. When the SCADA based system is in place, reservoirs' shutters can be operated remotely from Chepauk and analyse inflows and changes in water levels to control flood discharge. The integrated command centre would have graphical representations of the reservoirs' network-inflow rate from various points, outflow level, position of sluice gates and storage. Various real-time data would be analysed to assess the exact time required for the reservoirs to fill up and need to store or release water. The decision support system would also allow real-time sharing of information with other institutions and government agencies and enhance flood management. The Rs. 32 crore project will help accurately predict reservoir capacity and optimise water resource management during summer months, officials said. A 'Near line disaster recovery centre' is also being established in Alandur that would function as a backup location for critical data recovery and operation during extreme weather events. On the delay in project, officials said efforts are being taken to implement the project by this upcoming monsoon.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Time of India
Potholes resurface on many Nashik city roads after heavy rain
Nashik: Recent heavy rainfall in Nashik has caused potholes to reappear across various city roads. The deteriorating condition of unrepaired roads has created hazardous conditions for motorists. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Multiple potholes have emerged along the inner ring road near Tarwala Nagar junction, Amrutdham, Rasbihari junction, and throughout Panchavati, Satpur, and Cidco divisions. While Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has completed some repairs, numerous roads remain untreated. NMC reported repairing over 6,000 potholes with granular sub-base (GSB) material in early June. However, these temporary fixes have failed to withstand the recent heavy downpours. City resident Rohit Salunke expressed concerns about the deteriorating road conditions, citing risks of vehicle damage and potential accidents. "The front left wheel of my car was stuck in a pothole on the road from Tarwala Nagar junction signal towards Amrutdham. As there was rainwater pooled there, I could not see the deep pothole. I had to take the help of people to take my vehicle out of the large pothole," said Tejas Bhamre, another resident. Deepak Suryavanshi, also a resident, highlighted significant potholes on the Rasbihari-Meri link road near Bali Mandir junction. The 50m stretch facing Rasbihari Schools has particularly worsened, with potholes expanding due to rainfall. He emphasised the need for immediate repairs and road widening due to heavy traffic flow. NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri initially set May 15 as the deadline for road repairs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Due to persistent rainfall throughout May, this deadline was extended to June 15. Yet, the repairs have not been completed. Continuous rainfall has compromised temporary GSB repairs. NMC has allocated Rs 90 crore for road repairs and resurfacing, including Rs 52 crore for roads affected by MNGL and other authorities. However, work has been delayed since May 5 due to ongoing rainfall.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Time of India
Air quality in Indira Nagar, Panchavati better than other areas of Nashik city
Nashik: For the past few days, residents of Indira Nagar and Panchavati in Nashik have enjoyed better air quality compared to other parts of the city. Data from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) shows that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in these two areas consistently registered in the good category. In contrast, areas like Gangapur Road, Ambad MIDC, and other parts of Nashik recorded AQI levels in the satisfied category. The overall average AQI for Nashik city also fell into the satisfied category. Nashik's average AQI has shown improvement over the last two months, shifting from moderate to satisfied, largely attributed to recent rains. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 1 and 50 is considered good, indicating minimal impact on health. An AQI between 51 and 100 is deemed satisfied, which may cause minor breathing discomfort for sensitive individuals. An AQI between 101 and 200 is moderate and causes breathing discomfort to people with lung or heart disease, children, and older adults. The AQI between 201 and 300 is poor and causes breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure. The AQI of Indira Nagar areas of Nashik city was 48 on Sunday afternoon, against an AQI of 61 on June 1. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo The AQI of Panchavati areas was 49 on Sunday afternoon, against an AQI of 89 on June 1. The AQI of Gangapur Road areas on Sunday afternoon was recorded at 76 as against 53 on June 1. The AQI of Ambad MIDC areas was 77 on Sunday afternoon, against an AQI of 101 on June 1. Officials from the MPCB said the city experienced rainfall for the past few days, causing the dust particles to settle on the soil, which led to the improvement of the air quality. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) also undertook various measures to improve the air quality of the city from the funds under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) of the centre. The NMC has so far received Rs89 crore from the Centre under the NCAP. "The civic body has spent around Rs55 crore on the projects to improve the air quality of the city," a civic official said. The projects under NCAP include construction of an electric bus depot, EV charging stations, a construction waste recycling plant, electric crematoriums, increasing green cover roadside, among others. These projects are expected to be implemented in the next two years. Also, of the total 250 city buses deployed by the NMC for the city bus service, 200 are CNG-operated and 50 are diesel-operated.
