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Expert Panel Formed to Evaluate Pothundi Dam Under Dam Safety Act

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Keralam’s Water Resources department formed an additional expert panel to expedite the Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation (CDSE) for several dams managed by the department. The panel, which was established via a September 14 order, has five members and is headed by Joshy K.A., a former Chief Engineer of the department. The evaluation covers ten dams, including Pothundi Dam, and must be completed by December 31, 2026.

From thehindu.com

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The evaluation is required under Section 38(1) of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, which mandates that owners of dams undertake a CDSE through an independent panel of experts. The timeline requires expeditious action to meet the deadline for the first CDSE of these specified facilities.

KSEB manages 38 dams in Kerala, while KWA manages the Aruvikkara dam.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • Pothundi DamIrrigation dam currently undergoing a Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation (CDSE).
  • Kerala State Electricity BoardState-owned power utility operating within the geographical context of Kerala.
  • KeralaIndian state where the dam and related infrastructure are located.

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