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Time of India
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- General
- Time of India
Radial gates of 64k cusec discharge capacity to be fitted in Maha's oldest dam
Kolhapur: Radial gates with a discharge capacity of 64,000 cusecs will be fitted into Radhanagari Dam — the oldest in Maharashtra — built across Bhogawati river, one of the five tributaries of Panchganga in Kolhapur. The construction of the dam started in 1909 and was funded by Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj. It was completed in 1935 and came into full use three years later. The design of the dam was made by M Visvesvaraya, who later came to be known as the "father of engineering" in India. The decision to fit radial gates, which can be operated remotely, was taken to ensure that the dam has adequate buffer capacity to accommodate water inflow during monsoon. Currently, the automatic gates can open only after the dam is full, posing a risk of floods after sudden discharge. "The radial gates will help us carry out the discharge beforehand and make space for inflow. We have got the design of the radial gates prepared by Central Designs Organisation (CDO) Nashik. The hydraulic hoists will also be fitted to lift the automatic gates whenever required. The total cost of the project is Rs88 crore," said Smita Mane, executive engineer, Kolhapur Irrigation Circle. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Indices Are on the Move — Time to Trade! IC Markets Learn More Undo Recently, district guardian minister Prakash Abitkar visited the dam. He said that to stop Panchganga river from flooding, various measures have been suggested by experts, one of which is fitting radial gates into the dam. "The World Bank has approved Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme through which the works will be carried out. The hydraulic hoists will be installed to open three service gates," said Abitkar. Rainfall intensity in Kolhapur city has decreased, but heavy rainfall continues in dam catchment areas of Kolhapur district. The dams in the district are filling up quickly, and out of 17 dams, discharge is on from 16. Except for Chikotra dam, water is being discharged from all other dams. Radhanagari has been discharging 3,100 cusecs, Warna 4,500 cusecs, Dudhganga 1,500 cusecs, Kasari 1,000 cusecs, Ghatprabha 5,800 cusecs, and Dhamani 2,803 cusecs, among others, have the highest discharge in the district. According to district disaster management officials, the ongoing discharge from dams has caused the rivers in the district to flow above their water-holding capacity. A total of 29 roads and 48 barrages in the district are inundated, significantly affecting local traffic movement. On Monday evening at 7 pm, the water level of Panchaganga river dropped slightly to 31.1 feet at Rajaram barrage in Kasba Bawda area of Kolhapur city. The warning level is 39 feet, and the danger level is 43 feet. A discharge of 32,456 cusecs was on from Rajaram barrage. Kolhapur district received 16.1 mm of rainfall over last 24 hours till 10am on Monday. Gaganbawda received the highest rainfall of 40.3 mm, followed by Shahuwadi with 27.7 mm, and Panhala with 27.5 mm.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Almatti dam height issue: MVA netas seek meeting with flood study panel members
Kolhapur: Maha Vikas Aghadi's elected representatives have written to state irrigation minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, expressing concern over their exclusion from discussions regarding the Almatti dam height issue. They are requesting clarification on state govt's position concerning floods and Karnataka's plans for the dam's elevation. Despite Vikhe Patil's assurance at a May 21 meeting in Mumbai about including all political parties in subsequent discussions, MVA functionaries report they weren't invited to the May 31 meeting. The correspondence, endorsed by MPs Shahu Chhatrapati, Vishal Patil, and legislators from Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara districts, raises several queries. They seek information about the implementation status of the Nandkumar Vadnere committee's recommendations following the 2019 floods. The MVA politicians requested a consultation with the panel to understand their conclusions about the dam height on flooding. They also raised questions about the status of the National Institute of Hydrology's study regarding the dam's backwater effects on flooding, and whether their findings have been submitted to the govt. "Over the past month, approximately 3,000 objections have been filed with central govt by the people of Sangli and Kolhapur regarding the concerns of raising the height of the dam. What is central govt's stance on these objections, and has state govt corresponded with central govt on this matter? If not, why? These issues need clarification," said Satej Patil, Congress MLC. The representatives are also requesting details about the Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme (MRDP), a Rs 3,200 crore initiative to address recurring floods in Kolhapur and Sangli districts. They specifically asked whether scientific studies support the project's effectiveness in flood control and requested access to relevant reports.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
963cr granted for flood-control measures in Kolhapur & Sangli
Kolhapur: The Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme (MRDP), a World Bank-funded initiative for flood management in the Krishna-Bhima river basins, has received administrative approval of Rs 963 crore from the state revenue department, said Rajesh Kshirsagar, Shiv Sena MLA and executive president of the State Planning Commission. At a recent event in Ichalkaranji, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that MRDP tenders would be issued within a fortnight. Kshirsagar, who is also the vice-chairman of Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), announced on Sunday that the MRDP implementation would take place in two stages, with the latter phase focusing on redirecting floodwater to Marathwada and drought-affected regions. "The MRDP project took concrete shape when Eknath Shinde was the CM. The funding comprises 70% from the World Bank and 30% from state govt. The first phase, for which administrative approval has been given, includes improving drainage systems in municipal areas, increasing the depth and width of rivers and streams through the water resources department, desilting, and converting the automated gates of Radhanagari dam to manual operation," said Kshirsagar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo World Bank officials visited Kolhapur, Ichalkaranji, and Sangli Miraj Kupwad municipal corporations, inspecting flood-prone areas and assessing preparedness measures. They also inspected the Radhanagari dam featuring automatic gates that operate at 100% capacity. "Currently, administrative approval has been granted for works worth approximately Rs 963 crore, including setting up drainage systems in municipal areas, appointing consultants, and establishing project management and technical consultancy units for the project implementation unit," said Kshirsagar. Kolhapur: The Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme (MRDP), a World Bank-funded initiative for flood management in the Krishna-Bhima river basins, has received administrative approval of Rs 963 crore from the state revenue department, said Rajesh Kshirsagar, Shiv Sena MLA and executive president of the State Planning Commission. At a recent event in Ichalkaranji, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that MRDP tenders would be issued within a fortnight. Kshirsagar, who is also the vice-chairman of Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), announced on Sunday that the MRDP implementation would take place in two stages, with the latter phase focusing on redirecting floodwater to Marathwada and drought-affected regions. "The MRDP project took concrete shape when Eknath Shinde was the CM. The funding comprises 70% from the World Bank and 30% from state govt. The first phase, for which administrative approval has been given, includes improving drainage systems in municipal areas, increasing the depth and width of rivers and streams through the water resources department, desilting, and converting the automated gates of Radhanagari dam to manual operation," said Kshirsagar. World Bank officials visited Kolhapur, Ichalkaranji, and Sangli Miraj Kupwad municipal corporations, inspecting flood-prone areas and assessing preparedness measures. They also inspected the Radhanagari dam featuring automatic gates that operate at 100% capacity. "Currently, administrative approval has been granted for works worth approximately Rs 963 crore, including setting up drainage systems in municipal areas, appointing consultants, and establishing project management and technical consultancy units for the project implementation unit," said Kshirsagar.
