NDSA Found Defects In Medigadda Construction: Block Needs To Be Rebuilt: Report

Hyderabad, Mar 2 (Maxim News): The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has found that there are flaws in the Medigadda Barrage, which is part of the Kaleshwaram project, from planning to operation.

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The NDSA, which had already recommended that the seventh block of the Medigadda Barrage be demolished, has suggested that it be rebuilt. However, it seems that it has been suggested that the responsibility of preparing the design required for the reconstruction of this block be entrusted to the Central Water Commission (CWC). The expert committee formed under the leadership of former Central Water Commission Chairman Chandrashekhar Iyer submitted its report two weeks ago, and it is reported that the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti discussed it three days ago. It is reported that Chandrashekhar Iyer explained the important aspects of it to the NDSA, Jal Sangha, and Jal Shakti officials through a presentation.

The Medigadda Barrage collapsed in October 2023. This damaged the seventh block and some piers. An NDSA expert committee examined it and found that it was damaged due to failures in planning, design, quality control, operation, and maintenance. At the request of the state government, the NDSA appointed an expert committee headed by Chandrashekhar Iyer on March 2 last year. It was asked to study the barrages, assess their condition, and recommend what actions should be taken. Along with Medigadda, the remaining Annaram and Sundi in Kaleshwaram were also included in the study. This committee gave a preliminary report on May 1, 2024. It suggested that the gates should be kept open instead of storing water in the barrages and that several tests be conducted.

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After completing all the tests related to Medigadda Barrage, it gave a final report with several recommendations. The report included the condition of the barrages, the reasons for the failures, and the next steps to be taken. The report revealed that there were flaws in the design, construction, and maintenance and that the seventh block of Medigadda would have to be removed and rebuilt. In addition, the committee found flaws in the columns of the medigadda Barrage. The quality of the secant piles at the top of the barrage was also not good. The full details are likely to come to light only after the final report is received by the state government.  (Maxim News)

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