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Tirupati agencies begin monsoon flood protection and water recharge planning
Tirupati agencies begin monsoon flood protection and water recharge planning
The Tirupati Urban Development Authority and Tirupati Municipal Corporation have started a joint programme to reduce flood risks before the monsoon. The initiative follows heavy rain on the Tirumala hills in 2021,…
The Story in Brief
The Tirupati Urban Development Authority and Tirupati Municipal Corporation have started a joint programme to reduce flood risks before the monsoon. The initiative follows heavy rain on the Tirumala hills in 2021, when water entered the city through channels affected by encroachment or silt.
Officials inspected Kapila Theertham and Malvadigundam waterfalls. They proposed gauging and modelling peak flows, assessing recharge potential, storing surplus water, and building deep aquifer recharge structures near existing check dams. Vegetation and a walking track were also proposed for a park near Malvadigundam. The work is part of the ‘City of Tanks and Lakes’ project.
The Indian Opinion
The inspections and proposed studies are practical responses to Tirupati’s earlier flooding. However, describing the programme as flood-proofing may suggest more certainty than the available details support. The report does not give timelines, costs, or implementation plans for clearing encroachments and maintaining recharge structures. Residents may reasonably view this as an early planning step and look for evidence that the proposals are completed effectively.
Source: www.thehindu.com
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