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CMC launches rainwater harvesting initiative
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Recharge pits offer dual fix for water logging and groundwater depletion
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CMC launches rainwater harvesting initiative
Hyderabad: In a bid to tackle recurring water logging and traffic disruptions during heavy rains, Cyberabad authorities launched an innovative rainwater harvesting initiative aimed at turning stagnant road water into a source of groundwater recharge.
Instead of simply pumping rainwater from flooded roads into drains and canals, authorities are experimenting with specially designed harvesting pits to channel the water underground. The pilot project has been implemented near Pragathi Nagar Kaman, close to KGR Function Hall, where rainwater frequently accumulates and causes traffic jams. Officials said the water logging problem at the location has been reduced by nearly 50 per cent following the installation of the harvesting system. The harvesting pits are being designed at approximately 12 feet in length, 1.5 feet in width and 20 feet in depth.
In addition to the pits, separate recharge bores of around 300 feet and 100 feet are being drilled. The cost of each installation is estimated at around Rs.5 lakh. Cyberabad Commissionerate has identified 202 water logging locations, including 82 major trouble spots, where rainwater regularly accumulates and causes significant traffic problems. Based on local conditions, authorities are planning to install similar rainwater harvesting systems at these major water logging points.
Experts, however, caution that harvesting pits alone cannot provide a complete solution. Road runoff often carries silt, garbage, plastic and other pollutants, which can clog the system and potentially affect groundwater quality.
They stressed the need for proper filtration and regular maintenance. Officials will have to ensure periodic removal of accumulated silt, cleaning of filters and maintenance of recharge bores to keep the system functional. Proper monitoring of groundwater quality will also be important as the initiative expands.
If the Pragathi Nagar pilot continues to deliver positive results, the project could provide Cyberabad with a dual benefit — reducing water logging and traffic disruptions during rains while helping replenish groundwater. The initiative could also serve as a model for other urban areas facing both flooding and groundwater depletion.
