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The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Abundant storage in Thirumoorthy Dam raises hopes among farmers for water adequacy in tail-end areas of PAP Main Canal
: The early onset of Southwest monsoon this year that has resulted in impressive storage in Thirumoorthy Dam has infused hope among farmers in the tail-end areas of the PAP (Parambikulam Aliyar Project) Main Canal fed by the dam that there will be a change in the 'artificial drought conditions' caused hitherto by inadequate realisation of water in the canal. At a recent meeting to discuss the issue, the farmers arrived at a decision to stage prolonged protests if the Water Resource Department fails to channel water to a height of 4.8 feet (from the existing 4.5 feet) at the zero point of Vellakovil branch canal. Out of 2300 mcft (million cubic feet) drawn from the dam for supply through PAP main canal, the water distribution for Vellakoil branch should be one-eighth. Even if 20% of water transmission loss is factored in, the realisation has to be not less than 230 mcft at the zero point. 'But, the water realisation is only 170 mcft. This is not sufficient. At some locations in tail-end areas, water flow does not last even for two days. There is severe shortage of water for livestock, drinking purpose and irrigation,' P. Velusamy, president of PAP Vellakoil Branch Canal Water Conservation Movement said. The farmers hope the Water Resources Department will deploy better water management methods this time around with abundant water in the Thirumoorthy Dam. Against the full depth of 60 feet, the level in the dam rose up to 53.92 ft on Wednesday. The storage was 1483 mcft against capacity of 1744. Against inflow of 252 cusecs, discharge of 1160 cusecs was maintained. At the same day last year, the level was 31.1 feet and storage was 680 mcft. Also, the usable storage of the system dams of Parambikulam Aliyar Project was estimated at 7269.92 mcft by the Water Resources Department, on Wednesday. Official sources said the State Government has been promised funds by the Union Ministry of Jal Sakthi under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). Phase II and III, co-financed by the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank. Thirumoorthy Dam figures among 145 out of 736 dams proposed in the two phases that are more than 60 years old.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
World Bank team holds discussion on dam safety with Odisha government
BHUBANESWAR: A World Bank team on Friday held discussions with senior government officials about ongoing initiatives and future strategies related to dam safety in Odisha. The team comprising task team leader of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-II) C Rajagopal Singh, institutional expert Ajit Pattnaik and water resources expert Vishakha Jha reviewed the progress made under the World Bank-assisted DRIP. Under DRIP-I, 26 dams were successfully rehabilitated, while rehabilitation work is currently underway for 13 dams under DRIP-II. The World Bank officials lauded the performance of the state in implementing both DRIP-I and DRIP-II and expressed optimism regarding the effective implementation of DRIP-III. The upcoming DRIP-III phase includes construction of an additional spillway at Hirakud dam and automation of its gates. The team also appreciated the state's initiative in preparing emergency action plans (EAPs) for 25 dams. They emphasised the importance of integrating the EAPs into the state disaster management plan. Initially, the EAP will be implemented on a pilot basis in one or two districts, followed by expansion to all districts across the state. 'Odisha's initiative is expected to serve as a model for other states in the country,' said Singh. A budgetary provision of Rs 200 crore has been made for the scheme, which aims at rehabilitating other distressed dams within the state, further strengthening dam safety and resilience.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra govt told to take up repairs to Srisailam reservoir immediately
Vijayawada: National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) chairman made a field visit to the Srisailam project on Tuesday and took a first-hand account of the damage. A team of experts from NDSA accompanied Jain during his visit to the project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After going through the field level situation, the NDSA chairman asked the state govt to start the repair works immediately. He said that any delay in taking up the work will result in serious damage to the project. The state water resources department special chief secretary G Sai Prasad explained that they have submitted a proposal to the Centre for grant of Rs 284 crore under the ' Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project ' (Drip) scheme for taking up repairs at the Srisailam project. He said that the proposal was cleared by the Jal Shakti ministry and pending for final clearance from the Union finance ministry. However, NDSA chief Jain asked the state govt to start the work without waiting for the fund release from the Drip scheme. He said that there should be certain improvements in the condition before the monsoon. He said that it would not be possible to take up the work once the flow in Krishna river commenced. He added that it was not wise to wait for the fund release from the Centre even as time is running out. He wanted that the repairs to the damaged plunge pool and apron should be taken up on a priority basis. He directed the state govt to complete the approach road to the apron of the project in the first phase. He had also directed the state govt to initiate work to prevent the landslide from the hillslopes abutting the Srisailam reservoir. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "You should commence the works with the state fund in case the releases from the Centre gets delayed. We can't put the dam safety at stake," said Anil Jain. He also reviewed the safety measures initiated by the state govt at the other major projects in the state. NDSA identified that immediate safety measures should be taken at six projects. Jain directed the officials to take up an assessment of the projects which were considered weak and submit a report to the Centre. Taking the instructions of the NDSA chief with a serious note, the state govt directed the officials to ready the proposals to invite tenders to take up some works immediately.
