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Time of India
16-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
HYDRAA holds meet on monsoon preparedness
Hyderabad: In an effort to address Hyderabad's recurring flooding issues during the monsoon, the HYDRAA held a high-level consultation on Friday. The focus was on identifying the Musi river's boundaries and the nala (stormwater drain) network within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits. The meeting brought together experts from various departments and agencies, including Revenue, Survey of India, Irrigation, Hydrology, the Strategic Nala Development Plan (SNDP), National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and the Musi Riverfront Development Corporation, among others. Although HYDRAA is not officially associated with the Musi beautification project, the body received several complaints regarding encroachments along the riverbanks. Experts proposed adopting a method similar to the identification of Full Tank Levels (FTL) for lakes, proposing that the Maximum Flood Level (MFL) of the Musi be determined using historical records, village and revenue documents, satellite imagery from NRSC, and hydrological surveys. The goal is to clearly demarcate the flood-prone areas and regulate development around them. Historical data from major floods in 1908, 1954, 2000, and 2008 were also examined to better understand the Musi's behaviour and inform future planning. The discussion also highlighted the alarming state of the city's stormwater drains. Participants noted that the GHMC limits house nearly 940 culverts — many of which are clogged with garbage, severely restricting the natural flow of rainwater. Several nalas were either narrowed or disconnected, increasing the risk of urban flooding. Experts recommended restoring lost links in the nala network and widening or realigning certain stretches, provided it doesn't endanger existing structures. They highlighted that the same level of planning and foresight used in road development must be applied to nala infrastructure as well.
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
SNDP: 13 components from Phase-I remain non-starters within and outside Hyderabad
Monsoon might bring cheer for many people reeling under the soaring temperatures, but they also portend tough days for residents who are vexed with the issues of inundation of roads and colonies. The works proposed and completed as part of the Strategic Nala Development Plan (SNDP) could bring partial relief to several areas, but a few localities where the works could not be taken up will continue to suffer. While the civic authorities are progressing towards SNDP Phase-II by calling for tenders for various works, five works from the previous phase have not yet begun so far in the city. Officials cite various reasons ranging from lack of right of way and difficulties in utility shifting. Works pertaining to stormwater drains for Mohini Cheruvu on the Osmania University campus have not taken off due to lack of right of way from the Police Lines area in Amberpet. 'The alignment of the stormwater drain is designed via Police Lines, and we are not getting required permissions reportedly due to issues pertaining to bifurcation and Schedule-B properties,' an official informed, refusing to divulge details on the issue. A decision from the Police department is still pending with regard to the right of way, he said. The proposed drain from Saroornagar lake up to the culvert near Chaitanyapuri is one more stretch which has run into difficulties, reportedly due to objections from local residents. Even though the nala is designed to pass along the road, residents of the P&T Colony are objecting to the works as they would block the road and put them to inconvenience. The drain planned from Shah Hatim Lake up to Musi river has not yet begun due to lack of permission from the Archaeology department, the officer said. With regard to two more nala widening works in South Zone, utility shifting has become a major issue due to extremely narrow lanes. SNDP was conceptualised in 2021 after the destructive floods during October 2020, when at least 50 persons were washed away, as per conservative estimates. The project aimed to provide relief to several localities through widening of the stormwater drains, the chain link between lakes, and accelerating the evacuation of flood flows into Musi river. A total 52 works/ components were proposed under SNDP Phase I, with an estimated expenditure of ₹858 crore. Responsibility for implementation of 33 works within the city was handed over to GHMC while the remaining were to be implemented by the respective municipalities. However, GHMC eventually had to fund more works in several municipalities, which lacked the means to carry out the cost-intensive works. The official in charge informed that eight works have remained non-starters outside GHMC too.
