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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Centre reviews flood mitigation proposal for capital city
The Union government has reviewed the proposals submitted by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) for the implementation of a ₹200-crore Urban Flood Risk Management Programme for Thiruvananthapuram city, according to KSDMA officials. The Centre's approval for the wide-ranging programme involving various government departments as well as the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is awaited. All the proposals collated from the departments and the Corporation were submitted by the KSDMA, which is the coordinating agency for the project. According to Corporation officials, the civic body's proposals were focussed on the storm water drains leading into the three major canal networks in the city — Amayizhanjan, Parvathy Puthanar, and Thettiyar. The cleaning up and deepening of these drains could address waterlogging-related issues in several areas, as per the assessment of the Corporation. Tackling waterlogging 'Several new storm water drains were constructed under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, due to which there was no waterlogging in some areas which were perpetually plagued by it. Some more drains need improvement to address the remaining issues,' said an official. On the other hand, the Major and Minor Irrigation departments have focussed on the cleaning and widening of the various canals that run through the city as well as plans to address the issues at the Veli breakwater. Funds for the project For the programme, the Union government will contribute ₹150 crore and the State, ₹50 crore. The capital is one among nine cities chosen for the nationwide programme to enhance the resilience of cities to flood-related disasters, considering the increasing frequency of waterlogging and flooding. The 15th Finance Commission had in 2022 earmarked an amount of ₹2,500 crore under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund for urban flood mitigation for the seven most populous cities. As a continuation of this, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) rolled out similar programmes for nine more cities at a cost of ₹1,800 crore – in which Thiruvananthapuram has been included.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Over 31,000 Sq Km in Karnataka Vulnerable to Landslides, Warns State Revenue Department
Bengaluru: With the southwest monsoon intensifying across Karnataka, the state government has raised concerns over a sharp increase in incidents of flooding and landslides. The Revenue Department, in coordination with the Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), has identified vulnerable zones and directed officials to initiate precautionary measures. According to KSDMA data, approximately 31,261 sq km of land across the state is prone to landslides. Of this, 1,164.52 sq km is categorised as high-risk, 5,386.79 sq km as moderate risk, and 24,710.11 sq km as low-risk areas. A total of 29 taluks have been flagged as landslide-prone. Districts including Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Uttara Kannada, Kodagu, Udupi, and Hassan face the highest threat, based on assessments by the Geological Survey of India and the KSDMA. These regions have historically experienced frequent slope failures during the monsoon, often exacerbated by deforestation, soil saturation, and unregulated development. Uttara Kannada tops the list with 8,389.26 sq km of vulnerable area, followed by Shivamogga (4,797.97 sq km), Dakshina Kannada (4,600 sq km), Kodagu (4,150 sq km), Chikkamagaluru (4,100 sq km), Udupi (2,650 sq km), and Hassan (1,100 sq km). From 2006 till date, Karnataka has recorded at least 1,541 landslides, resulting in 101 fatalities, according to official records. As rainfall continues to intensify across the Western Ghats and other interior regions, the Revenue Department has instructed district administrations to remain on high alert and activate early warning systems. Evacuation protocols, temporary shelters, and emergency response teams are being prepared in sensitive areas. Officials have been urged to ensure strict monitoring of hill slopes, regulate construction in vulnerable zones, and sensitise the public about potential hazards.
Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka: Revenue dept identifies 23.19L ‘ineligible' pensioners
'Currently, there are 21.87 lakh and 31.33 lakh beneficiaries under the Old Age Pension and Sandhya Suraksha Scheme, respectively. (Of this) 9.04 lakh beneficiaries under the old age pension scheme and 14.15 lakh beneficiaries of the Sandhya Suraksha Yojana have been found to be ineligible,' the commissioner of KSDMA and Social Security and Pension said in a notification dated June 6.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Oil slick from MSC Elsa 3 continues to pose threat to marine ecosystem
The prospect of oil spill from the container vessel MSC Elsa 3, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which sank off the Kochi coast on the night of May 24 while en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, continues to be a threat to the marine ecosystem as the plan for extracting oil from the ship remains uncertain. 'We observed, with the help of satellite images, that the oil slick from the ship measured approximately 9.3 km long in the sea with a visible silver/metallic reflection on June 1, and by June 9, the slick still had a length of about 2.3 km,' according to Avinash Chanchal, Deputy Program Director, Greenpeace South Asia. According to the latest report submitted by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), though significant progress has been made in capping the fuel oil tanks and stabilising the wreckage, the critical oil extraction phase is pending and is dependent on weather conditions. Any further delay could push the extraction timeline dangerously close to the peak monsoon season, increasing environmental risks and limiting salvage windows. The salvage operations have been going on under the supervision of the DGS, with coordination involving agencies including the Indian Coast Guard, State Disaster Management Authorities, shipowners, salvors, and other stakeholders. The salvors have submitted an updated oil recovery plan from the ship with an estimated time of around 24–26 days, which too is subject to weather conditions. The offshore weather continues to present challenges. As per the latest weather forecast dated June 15, winds of 20-25 knots from the southwest persist over the southeast Arabian Sea, with poor visibility over the next 3–5 days. The DGS has directed the salvors to submit both optimistic and realistic deadlines accounting for prevailing monsoon conditions. According to environmentalists, the shipping company must comply with its obligation to urgently remove the remainder of the oil left in the MSC Elsa 3 tanks — out of over 450 tonnes — to avoid further damage to the region's unique marine environment and local economy. Besides, actual damage to ecosystems and local livelihoods must be duly compensated by the MSC. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) made clear that the oil slick from the ship has been capped successfully recently by the salvors, other than minor leaks. However, the dedicated oil extraction from the ship could be completed in July, considering the prevailing weather conditions, said KSDMA sources.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Wan Hai 503 accident: Containers from ship could land on Kerala coast
Kochi: Even as the Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503 is being towed away into the deep sea off the Indian coast, containers that fell from the ship are likely to land in the southern part of Ernakulam district and on the coasts of Alappuzha and Kollam districts from Monday to Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has warned the public not to touch any object suspected to have fallen from the ship if they see it on the shore or coastal waters. It said that people should keep a distance of at least 200 metres and, when they see such objects, call 112 and inform the location of the object. A GIS-based web app has been developed for gathering information about wreck debris found on the coast. The app, developed with the support of ESRI India Ltd, can be downloaded by any user who finds suspicious debris likely from the ship. Details can be filled in English and Malayalam, and there is a provision to fill in the location so that officials can retrieve it safely. According to officials of the coast guard and Indian Navy, the ship was currently towed 57 nautical miles off the Kerala coast. Work is underway to shift it further. There is still fire and smoke on the ship. A tug vessel, Offshore Warrior, is pulling the ship while the coast guard ship Saksham is fuelling the tug so that it continues to operate without disruption.
