Student Name: MINU T BABU
Guide Name: Dr.Suja R, Associate Professor & Co-ordinator, TPLC
Project Area: FLOODING
Year: 2017 , Duration: 2
Storm water is a major cause for urban flooding. Increased rainfall rates and rapid urbanization without proper planning, leads to frequent localized flooding across the country. In certain coastal areas, there is an issue of ponding of storm water runoff, draining from the higher grounds in large volumes affecting the community significantly.
Karumkulam , a panchayat in Trivandrum situated near Poovar, also face the same issue every year during the rains. The topography of the study area is such that natural draining off of the storm water is not possible.
This study focuses on finding a feasible solution to the drainage and flooding problems of the storm water in this panchayat. This is done by mapping the existing drainage system available in the area, quantification of the amount of runoff reaching the low lying area, where waterlogging is prevalent, and design of suitable pump stations and culverts at appropriate locations along the affected area. It is found that a storm water pump station is the most sustainable solution for the study area, which will prevent the occurrence of flooding by pumping away large volumes of water, ensuring uninterrupted livelihood activities and a healthy environment.
