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Hyderabad: The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has found serious problems in the design and construction of the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project, especially in its three main barrages — Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla.
The NDSA submitted a detailed 350-page final report to the state government. The report explained the current condition of the barrages and why they got damaged just two years after the Kaleshwaram project started operating.
According to the report, the Medigadda barrage, which is the first one in the series, has suffered major damage. Block-7 of the barrage showed severe settling and cracks in the piers. There were signs of tilting and damage to the structure, mainly caused by water seepage. The part of the barrage meant to slow down the water flow also got badly damaged, with concrete blocks getting dislodged.
The Annaram and Sundilla barrages showed similar problems. They also had water seepage issues and damage to their concrete blocks downstream. The NDSA said that these damages raise serious concerns about whether the barrages can handle daily operations and natural environmental pressures.
The report explained that both Annaram and Sundilla barrages have major design and construction flaws, just like Medigadda. Because of the damage, these barrages are currently not fit for use. The NDSA recommended that a full investigation be done from multiple angles to understand the issues better.
Specifically, Block-7 of the Medigadda barrage has been badly damaged. The piers and the raft (the base structure) are cracked and displaced. The NDSA recommended that this block should not be used for gate operations again. It should either be safely closed or repaired without disturbing other parts of the barrage.
The committee also advised that any empty spaces under the raft must be completely filled. Since these repairs will change the foundation, a fresh structural study using advanced software should be done. Special instruments like piezometers should be installed across the barrage to continuously monitor the structure’s health. Regular monitoring will help detect any abnormal behavior early.
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