Cochin International Airport Limited beefs up flood mitigation programme
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has strengthened its flood mitigation program, Operation Pravah, by integrating real-time water flow monitoring and cleaning major canals. These efforts aim to ensure uninterrupted drainage and minimize flood risks at the airport and surrounding areas following recurrent heavy rains.
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This demonstrates proactive infrastructure management and climate change adaptation efforts by a major airport, crucial for ensuring operational continuity, public safety, and economic stability in a flood-prone region.
The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has said it has further strengthened its flood mitigation programme, Operation Pravah, to counter threats of flooding at the airport and in its neighbourhood in the wake of recurrent spells of heavy rain.
The programme has been enhanced by integrating real-time monitoring of water flow both within and outside the airport’s operational areas, ensuring uninterrupted drainage and minimising the risk of stagnation. Major canals in the vicinity, including Chengalthodu, Kaithakattuchira Thodu, and the diversion canal, have been cleaned along with adjoining drainage networks to facilitate the natural flow of rainwater by removing accumulated silt, soil, waste, and other obstructions, a communication said.
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