Kochi Corporation plans water security assessment to strengthen city’s resilience
The Kochi Corporation is launching a water security assessment project in collaboration with IIT Palakkad to address flooding, pollution, and water scarcity. The project aims to create a long-term framework for urban resilience over the next 15 years.
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KOCHI A water security assessment project is being planned for the Kochi Corporation to strengthen the city’s water resilience. The multipronged project, being developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad, will address issues, including water scarcity and pollution, besides focussing on canal rejuvenation, sewage management, and flood mitigation. The project, which will be implemented with technical support from the Kerala Water Authority (KWA), is expected to be completed in six months. Once completed, the project is expected to provide a comprehensive framework to guide the planning and implementation of water security projects in the city, said Athira P., associate professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Palakkad. ‘Multidimensional assessment’ “Different parts of Kochi face specific issues, be it frequently interrupted water supply, flooding, pollution or an increase in the reporting of water-borne diseases.
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