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The Hindu
03-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Desilting of TP Canal in Kochi to be completed by mid-July
The desilting of the Thevara-Perandoor (TP) Canal by the Minor Irrigation department under Operation Breakthrough is likely to be completed by the middle of this month (July, 2025). Out of the total 10.2 km of the canal, which is being desilted at a cost of ₹9.87 crore, nearly 1.5 km, between Kaloor and Pulleppady, remains to be covered. Unlike in the previous years, the desilting and deepening of major canals have been entrusted with the Irrigation department. While previously the Kochi city Corporation carried out the works directly, this time the civic body has assumed a largely supervisory role. The desilting of the TP Canal was divided into four segments and assigned to separate contractors to ensure that the works were done simultaneously and wrapped up on time. Taking more time 'We have desilted the stretch up to the Pulleppady bridge on one side and Kaloor on the other side. We have now commenced desilting from both sides. It is taking more time than in other stretches as the canal in this particular stretch is just 6-m wide unlike in other stretches where the width ranges between 10 m and 150 m, and also due to the presence of bridges about every 50 m or so unlike every 300 m or more elsewhere. This means that we have to deploy cranes to load and offload pontoon excavators at frequent intervals,' said Irrigation department sources. As per the department's guidelines, a waterbody once desilted need not be desilted again for another three years. 'But unlike rivers with constant flow, the TP Canal is prone to tidal flooding and the flow of water in both directions means that it may get polluted faster than usual. Hence, the canal may have to be desilted, at least up to a depth of 10-20 cm next year as well. This time, we had to desilt as deep as 1.5 m to 2 m in many stretches like the Link Avenue Road and Nivya Road near Kaloor,' said sources.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Will clear encroachments, compensate for clearance'
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he has instructed officials to clear all encroachments under the Disaster Management Act to ensure smooth flow of rainwater. Speaking to reporters after inspecting storm water drains at Manyata Tech park, he said, 'Officials have been instructed to clear all buildings which obstruct smooth flow of rain water in the city. Action will be taken under the Disaster Management Act.' 'The CM and I have already visited the rain affected areas. This is an important junction and any issues here result in problems in other areas. Some people have brought stay from the court to stop encroachments and our officials are also not cooperating. Hence, we have asked officials to clear encroachments under the Disaster Management Act,' he said. 'We are not keen to take away anyone's property and give them trouble. I am visiting the problem spots myself to verify. Everyone has agreed to allow the works to continue. But it is important to find a permanent solution. Power to Commissioner 'We don't want to demolish any random building but it is important to ensure that rain water flows smoothly without causing flood. We can't allow Bengaluru's reputation to go do down the drain. We will compensate the building owners if there are technical issues, but we want the issues to be sorted out. We have given complete authority to the Commissioner and the Secretary to take necessary action in this regard. Asked about confusion about maps, he said, 'Irrespective of the issues with the map, rain water must flow.' Asked about BJP's demand to reduce cess on garbage, he said, 'We will make them realise the decision taken during their period. Will check their proposal and have a discussion with them.' Replying to a question on his letter to Chief Secretary regarding transfer of engineers in Irrigation Department, he said, 'There are not many engineers in Irrigation department but we need resources immediately. Hence, I have written to the Chief Secretary not to transfer any of engineers to other departments. Many of them come to our department, get promotion and seek transfers to other departments.' Asked if any transfers have happened without his knowledge, he said, 'There is a provision to do so at a senior level. Many MLAs put pressure on us to deploy engineers of their choice in their jurisdiction. Hence, engineers are not coming forward to work in Irrigation departments. This was the reason behind the letter.'
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Afcons, L&T agree to help Kaleshwaram repairs; Telangana urges GRMB to block Andhra's irrigation project
HYDERABAD: The contacting agencies - Afcons and L&T - came forward to cooperate with Irrigation department in restoring the Annaram and Medigadda barrages of Kaleshwaram project as suggested by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA). In its letter, Afcons said, 'The contractor assures the Irrigation department that it will provide all necessary assistance in execution of rehabilitation work as per its drawing and instruction and stand with it for safeguarding the structural integrity of the Annaram barrage and avoid any risk to the lives and livelihood of the dependent communities.' However, Afcons wanted the department to pay the pending bills of Rs 176.49 crore and release the bank guarantee of Rs 43.38 crore. The NDSA recommended holistic rehabilitation design, which includes detailed assessment of the structural health and safety of the barrage, comprehensive geotechnical studies and advanced geophysical assessments, hydraulic design aided by appropriate hydraulic model studies and structural design through appropriate mathematical modelling software etc. Afcons wanted the department to engage designer/qualified specialised agency/design consultant to undertake rehabilitation design as suggested by NDSA. However, Afcons stated that as the monsoon has already commenced, the rehabilitation works may be taken up later.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Pazhassi dam shutters to be opened on Wednesday
With the monsoon expected by the end of May and water level in the Pazhassi dam rising steadily, the Irrigation department has announced that the shutters of the dam will be opened at 10 a.m. on Wednesday (May 21) to regulate water levels. People living on the banks of the Valappatanam river have been advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as the water release may lead to a rise in water level in the river. On Tuesday, in light of the red alert issued by the India Meteorological department (IMD) for Kannur, the district administration activated the 'Kavacham' early warning system by sounding sirens at locations including Government City HSS, Kannur; Government HSS, Thiruvangad; Government HSS, Aralam farm; Government HSS, Peringome; Cyclone shelter, Kathiroor; Pre-Matric Boys' Hostel, Naduvil; Government HSS, Myzhappilangad; Government Vocational HSS, Kannur; Government HSS, Matool, and PWD Rest House, Thalassery. Officials have advised residents to stay updated through official communication channels as weather conditions remain volatile.
