Kochi Corporation to conduct water security assessment to improve resilience
The project, developed by IIT Palakkad, aims to address water scarcity, pollution, and flood mitigation over a six-month period.
The Kochi Corporation is planning a water security assessment project to strengthen the city's resilience, according to The Hindu. The project is being developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad and will be implemented with technical assistance from the Kerala Water Authority (KWA).
The assessment will address various issues including water scarcity, pollution, sewage management, canal rejuvenation, and flood mitigation. KWA sources stated that the assessment is significant because several areas of the city face challenges like saltwater intrusion and pollution.
Athira P., an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Palakkad, said the multidimensional assessment will look at water quality, quantity, ecological factors, and water-related disasters. She noted that different parts of Kochi face specific problems such as flooding or interrupted water supplies.
The findings will be compiled into a dynamic model to assist administrators. This model will include projections for future years to help identify necessary interventions over the next 10 to 15 years as land-use and climate patterns change.
The project is expected to be finished in six months. Once complete, it is intended to provide a comprehensive structure for planning and executing water security initiatives across the city, said Athira P.