Bhagalpur: Rapid soil erosion triggered by the rising water level and strong current of the Ganga river caused a breach of around 110-125 metres in Raghopur Kazi Koraiya main embankment near Raghopur diara under Kharik block in Naugachia subdivision late on Sunday night, officials said.The erosion also reportedly swept away the water resources department’s (WRD)…
Prayagraj: In view of the rising trend of twin rivers of Ganga and Yamuna in Sangam City, the district authorities on Wednesday claimed to have made elaborate arrangements for flood control and relief operations.Apart from conducting mock drills, the local administration has planned to set up as many as 98 flood relief posts at six…
Desilting boosts Sukhna capacity Chandigarh: In a major intervention aimed at reviving Sukhna Lake, the Chandigarh administration has completed desilting of the lake’s regulator-end area, removing around 35,000 cubic metres of accumulated silt and increasing the water-holding capacity of the water body.The engineering department completed the exercise last week after nearly one-and-a-half months of work,…
Focus is on strengthening water distribution system, improving irrigation infrastructure and enhancing flood mitigation measures across state UDF govt in its revised budget has allocated Rs 559.39 crore for irrigation, flood control and coastal protection. Focus is on strengthening water distribution system, improving irrigation infrastructure and enhancing flood mitigation measures across state.Major and medium irrigation…
The existing pipe that has become a hurdle for walkers Bicholim: Bicholim residents have urged the Water Resources Department (WRD) to remove an above-ground pipeline laid across the Bicholim walking track and place it underground, citing inconvenience and safety concerns for walkers and fitness enthusiasts.The walking track was originally built on a bandhara constructed by…
Bettiah: The Gandak barrage administration at Valmikinagar in West Champaran has completed extensive pre-flood arrangements and deployed personnel for round-the-clock monitoring of river water levels and operations ahead of the monsoon season.As per an official order issued by the works division, Valmikinagar, engineers and support staff have been deputed in multiple shifts to ensure uninterrupted…
Rs 50L Project Aims To Boost Water Capacity And Recharge Chandigarh: The UT engineering department has initiated desilting work at the regulatory end of Sukhna Lake to enhance its water-carrying capacity. The work, being done at an estimated cost of around Rs 50 lakh, began on Wednesday. The executing agency has been given a deadline…
