Any water accumulating in the yard would automatically flow to the dry well keeping the outdoor areas clean, dry and free from water logging. Get latest information on news related to india, world. In southwest victoria, waterlogging is the major constraint to soil health and crop yields, and it inhibits the development and expansion of a reliable and profitable grains industry in the region. Report highlights need for keeping stormwater drains free of sewage. Areas like deshapriya park and sarat bose road in south kolkata had one foot of water on the. Surface waterlogging can be seen as a flood control problem or a surface drainage problem. When the conditions are so created that the crop rootzone gets deprived of proper aeration due to the presence of excessive moisture or water content, the tract is said to be waterlogged. Explore waterlogging in kol kata profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of waterlogging in. Waterlogging is widespread in winter in the agricultural areas of western australia, and reduces crop yields, especially in wet years. Heritage walk calcutta researchbased guided tours kolkata. Heavy rainfall in kolkata, city waterlogged kolkata, june 30. Jan 18, 2018 goat farming has a significant contribution to economically weaker sections of west bengal state. Situated in the centre of this area ramrajatla bazar is the most populated place.
Maximum temperature rise during the summer months of mayjune up to 2442c and the minimum temperature falls during winter months of decemberjanuary up to 826c on an average. Postmonsoon waterloggingassociated upsurge of cholera cases in. Waterlogging india environment portal news, reports. Latest and breaking news on waterlogging in kolkata. As part of its preparations to prevent flooding in the city, the kolkata municipal corporation is setting sights on an ambitious project that will help it approach the problem based on. Sep 24, 2009 the alipore meteorological office has already alerted the kolkata municipal corporation kmc about waterlogging during pujas in view of the possible sporadic rainfall.
Kolkata new town is a planned township in the east of kolkata. They have limited pore space through which water and air can move only very slowly. For this water stands here even after a slight rain. Aug 09, 2016 boy electrocuted due to waterlogging in kolkata. Is dvc also responsible for waterlogging in kolkata, bjp asks. Postmonsoon waterloggingassociated upsurge of cholera. Thus water logging in the urban area is not a new problem. Kolkata in a changing climate an increase in the frequencies and intensities of climate extremes is expected in a changing climate in the 21st century ipcc, 2007. Construct goat shed housing in a dry and elevated area. Goat farming in west bengal information goat farming. Having lived for almost my entire life in kolkata, my answer is a resounding yes, and there are quite a few reasons behind it.
The area is a densely populated within the city of howrah. Read this article to learn about the definition, causes, effects, detection, solution and extent of waterlogging. In agriculture, various crops need air specifically, oxygen to a greater or lesser depth in the soil. Pdf tidal flood and rain water logging around the hugli estuary. Introduction waterlogging refers to the saturation of soil with water. Heavy rains in various parts of kolkata since last night have disrupted normal life as several parts of the city became waterlogged and trains services were partially disrupted. Waterlogging agriculture, saturation of the soil by groundwater sufficient to prevent or hinder agriculture waterlogging archeology, the exclusion of air from an archeological site by groundwater, preserving artifacts. Waterlogging occurred in several parts of kolkata and its adjoining areas following heavy rains on friday. Water logging is become a severe problem in kolkata. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Heavy overnight rain inundates kolkatas salt lake area kolkata.
Postmonsoon waterloggingassociated upsurge of cholera cases. Waterlogging can be stagnation of water on top of the soil surface andor the presence of a shallow water table inside the soil at a depth of say less than 0. Explore waterlogging in kolkata profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of waterlogging in. Housing shed management for goat farming in west bengal. Boy electrocuted due to waterlogging in kolkata oneindia news. Sensors, app to aide civic body in waterlogging fight in. If you have to wade through kneedeep water this monsoon, blame the flimsy plastic bag that you accepted from the grocer or vegetable vendor and threw away along with the days garbage. In bangladesh, located on the extensive flood plains of the ganges and brahmaputra rivers, flooding is a natural part of life.
Water logging and salinity in pakistan as a result, the lands become uncultivable. Waterlogging definition of waterlogging by the free dictionary. Waterlogging in western australia agriculture and food. N o t s f o r a d i s t r i b u ti o n t a n d a s a l e ramkrishna ghosh roa d b erp ar r d r a i c h a r a n s d h u k h a n r d ca n al e a st roa d a n at h d e b. The combined effect of waterlogging and salinity on crops. In the deepwater flooding to depths of 50 to 100 cm and very deepwater or floating water depth more than 100 cm areas, the principal problem of rice production is the tendency for the rice crop to be submerged for periods of up to 10 days or more. Pedestrians faced huge sufferings due to waterlogging on rokeya sarani at kaziparha in dhakas mirpur after rains on thursday morning with the metrorail work under way. Aug 18, 20 coronavirus in india latest news and updates.
Free water table was present in talwargera, devikeri and devapurj. According to senior official of the drainage department,the kmc is yet to arrange for an extra pump. Waterlogging occurs when there is too much water in a plants root zone, which decreases the oxygen available to roots. The causes of waterlogging in shallow soils and their. Jun, 2018 kolkata was left to battle with much waterlogging and traffic congestion after rain hit the city in the wake of an early southwest monsoon last evening. Waterlogging in parts of kolkata due to incessant rainfall. The area is in need of development in domains like road improvements and drainage system because waterlogging is a major problem in this part of howrah. Latest and breaking news on waterlogging in kol kata. Is dvc also responsible for waterlogging in kolkata, bjp asks mamata bjp claimed that the proposed allparty meet to discuss the flood situation will be of no use and rather, an inspection team comprising leaders from all parties should be sent to the floodaffected districts. Infant drowns in kolkata downpour an infant drowned as the seasons heaviest rainfall in. Nov 11, 2015 kolkata, a waterrich city turning waterpoor kolkata, one of the most waterrich cities in india naturally, is becoming water stressed due to bad planning and criminal activities man taking a bath from a kolkata stand post water pipe. Here are a few waterlogged streets and areas that would be safer avoid.
Waterlogging in parts of kolkata following heavy rains. Central kolkata have been selected where water logging is a major problem during the monsoon months. Sump pumps can be either automatic or manual depending on their. In this article, simran sabharwal discusses how to lodge a complaint in cases of water logging in your locality. Water receded only after late afternoon, said surajit maji, a resident of fd block.
Heavy rainfall in kolkata, city waterlogged india news. Areas with higher rainfall mostly greater than 450mm, low relief and low in the landscape are more susceptible. Mcfarlaneb acooperative research centre for soil and land management, pmb 2, glen osmond, s. Roads to avoid as kolkata battles waterlogging india news. There was waterlogging in places like beliaghata, places off em bypass. The southwest monsoon advanced to other parts of bengal on tuesday, a day after it arrived in kolkata, south and north 24. Water logging, traffic jams in kolkata after heavy rain. Avoid goat housing in areas where waterlogging is possible.
During july 2015, there was a heavy rainfall in kolkata which led to overflow of many drains and water logging at certain parts of this city. Heavy rains cause chaos and waterlogging in kolkata. Latestly covers latest news and breaking events across the globe, providing information on the topics including sport, entertainment, india and world news, lifestyle, technology, automobile, social. Jun 30, 20 heavy rains in various parts of kolkata since last night have disrupted normal life as several parts of the city became waterlogged and trains services were partially disrupted. Introduction heavy rains wreaked havoc in the city as commuters faced hard time through waterlogged roads and faced traffic congestion. Heritage walk calcutta offers affordable, ethical, immersive and thoroughly researched guided heritage tours, and trails in kolkata led by scholars.
Soumendu chatterjee at presidency university, kolkata soumendu. Theres a strange connection between kolkata and monsoons. Vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement have also been disrupted due to waterlogging on roads. View full textpdf international journal of current research and. With summer at its peak, we pray for the rain gods to have mercy on us, and when they do and quite generously so we cant seem to handle the outcome. Streets in kolkata that get waterlogged the quickest. Sharing his agony, a local resident naushad ahmed told ani, since three days its raining and the entire city is drowning. You can deposit your sewerage and drainage bill at the cash counter of central treasury of kmc at ground floor at 5, s. Heavy rains in kolkata, waterlogging disrupts rail and. Infant drowns in kolkata downpour an infant drowned as the seasons heaviest rainfall in kolkata caused chaos and resulted in waterlogging. Mar 29, 2019 during july 2015, there was a heavy rainfall in kolkata which led to overflow of many drains and water logging at certain parts of this city. Had kolkata received as much rainfall as chennai in the 2015.
After a long time we have witnessed such waterlogging. Heavy rains in kolkata, waterlogging disrupts rail and road. You can also pay your bill at any of the 15 e kolkata centers all over the city. Waterlogging mumbai hit by heavy rainfall, triggers fears of floods according to rainfall data released by the india meteorological department, the suburb of malad west had received 301 mm of rain from 8. Pdf kolkata, the capital city of the indian state of west bengal, is prone to. Yes, were talking about waterlogging in the streets of kolkata. Description of the targeted water supply and hygiene response strategy implemented during the cholera outbreak of 20172018 in kinshasa, drc. Jul 11, 2015 heavy rains cause chaos and waterlogging in kolkata. In india, megacity kolkata is particularly vulnerable to climate risks.
In some regions of southeastern australia high winter rainfall, combined with poor soil structure regularly causes severe waterlogging damage to grain crops. With death toll reaching 53, confirmed covid19 cases crosses 2000 mark in india, rapid growth in fresh coronavirus cases. Boy electrocuted due to waterlogging in kolkata oneindia. The heavy downpour caused waterlogging at several places in kolkata on sunday. Heavy rains in various parts of the city since last night have disrupted normal life as several parts of the metropolis became. The combined effect of waterlogging and salinity on crops yield. Drainage can be improved on many sites and is the first thing to consider once a waterlogging problem has been identified.
Pdf significance of micromorphology in town planning a. Journal of hydrology els ev i er journal of hydrology 167 1995 175194 1 the causes of waterlogging in shallow soils and their drainage in southwestern australia j. Management practices of goat farming in west bengal. Pdf realtime rainfall monitoring and flood inundation forecasting. Jul 14, 2017 theres a strange connection between kolkata and monsoons. Every ward has a public health unit offering free medical ser vices. Waterlogging can be a major constraint to plant growth and production and, under certain conditions, will cause plant death. Faqs, frequently asked questions on waterlogging, salinity. Waterlogging occurs when the soil is saturated with water. Water logging in your locality here is how to lodge an. The matter became a top electoral issue during the last 2010 city polls, when the city was waterlogged after three days of torrential rain.
Pdf urban planning often ignores micromorphological set up of the concerned area. Kmc not ready to combat waterlogging cities news,the indian. Waterlogging definition of waterlogging by the free. Seasonal water logging problem influenced by tidal influx in kolkata. Waterlogging also directly reduces nitrogen fixation by the nodules of legume crops and pastures. Trend of extreme rainfall events using suitable global circulation model to combat the water logging condition in kolkata metropolitan area. Soil may be regarded as waterlogged when the water table of the groundwater is too high to conveniently permit an anticipated activity, like agriculture. Seasonal water logging problem influenced by tidal influx in. Rain lashes kolkata, waterlogging and traffic congestion at several. Kolkata witnessed severe water logging and traffic jams on monday evening after heavy rain.
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