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WR partners with VVMC for dam monitoring amid flooding riskThe Western Railway (WR) is seeking cooperation from the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) to monitor water levels in dams near Vasai-Virar. This is due to concerns about potential waterlogging impacting train operations. WR officials have requested real-time dam updates to adjust train schedules accordingly. A recent inspection revealed the need...
more... for better coordination and highlighted the absence of proper gates on the dam, relying on natural outlets for water flow. While the VVMC assures that the dam's distance from railway tracks minimizes direct flooding risks, urban development has altered natural drainage patterns. Experts recommend improving drainage systems at Vasai Yard and implementing measures like gated openings in protection walls for controlled rainwater discharge, installing cross-drain pipes, and enhancing cleaning accessibility.
Vasai-Virar belt mein dam ke operations se chinta ho rahi hai, is wajah se Western Railway (WR) ne Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) se paani ke level ko monitor karne mein sahayta mangi hai. WR ke officials ne real-time dam updates ki maang ki hai taaki train operations ko potential waterlogging...
more... se bachane ke liye adjust kiya ja sake. Ek recent joint inspection se coordination ki jarurat saaf ho gayi hai. VVMC officials ne assurance diya hai ki dam railway track se door hai, isliye direct flood ka risk kam hai, par urban development se natural drainage pattern badal gaya hai. Experts ne Vasai Yard mein drainage system ko improve karne aur protection walls mein gated openings, cross-drain pipes, aur cleaning accessibility ko improve karne jaise measures ko implement karne ki salah di hai.