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{{Short description|Water Reservoir in Visakhapatnam, India}} | |||
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'''Meghadri Gedda Reservoir''' is a reservoir in | '''Meghadri Gedda Reservoir''', officially "Sri Dronam Raju Satyanarayana Reservoir Scheme" is a reservoir and dam in [[Visakhapatnam]], India. It is one of the main water sources of the [[Visakhapatnam]] city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/310817/andhra-pradesh-rains-fail-to-fill-tanks.html|title=Andhra Pradesh: Rains fail to fill tanks|date=31 August 2017}}</ref> Its capacity is 11 MGD and it is maintained by [[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/slow-monsoon-raises-fears-of-water-scarcity-in-vizag/articleshow/59935271.cms|title=Slow monsoon raises fears of water scarcity in Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam News - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |date=6 August 2017 }}</ref> | ||
== History == | |||
It was discussed in 1964 state assembly debates as an important project which would help meet the water requirements of the soon to be set up [[Visakhapatnam Steel Plant]], the [[Hindustan Shipyard]], the then [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]], together with the [[Raiwada Reservoir]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/apassembly-A-000131-21-02-1964/page/n45/mode/2up?q=Gedda |title=Andra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Debates: 21-02-1964}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/dli.calcutta.06332/page/240/mode/2up?q=%22Meghadri+Gedda%22 |title=Indian Cases, Vol-181, Issue no.-1207 |date=1207}}</ref> The project is named after [[Dronamraju Satyanarayana]], a [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] politician from Visakhapatnam and was inaugurated on 27 September 1977 by the then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, [[Jalagam Vengala Rao]]. The estimated expenditure was ₹6.3 crore (equivalent to ₹183 crore or $22M USD in 2024) out of which ₹3.29 crore was spent on reservoir works and ₹1.37 Cr for acquiring 2,716 acres (11 sqkm) of land and another ₹1.37 for public health related expenditures. | |||
== Location == | |||
The reservoir situated between [[Pendurthi]], [[Sabbavaram mandal|Sabbavaram]], and [[Gopalapatnam]]. Its eastern edge parallels the [[Howrah–Chennai main line]] and mountains of Sabbavaram and [[Vepagunta]] surround the water body. | |||
== Geography == | |||
The Vaaluteeru rivulet is the primary water source for the reservoir with several other streams from the nearby [[Kothavalasa]], Pendurthi, Simhachalam, and other areas draining into it. The Vaaluteru gets its name from the Telugu words Vaalu (its shape) and Eeru (stream) which later came to be Waltair. These together make up the Meghadri "Gedda" (drain) which joins the [[Bay of Bengal]] at the Dolphin Hill near [[Visakhapatnam Port]]. The construction of the dam and the development of [[Visakhapatnam Airport|Airport]] and the Harbour has dried up several streams which used to pass through the city.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rajarao |url=https://archive.org/details/prajamani-pusa-jan-2021/page/31/mode/2up?q=%22%E0%B0%AE%E0%B1%87%E0%B0%98%E0%B0%BE%E0%B0%A6%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%B0%E0%B0%BF%22 |title=Prajamani Pusa Jan 2021 |date=2021-01-21}}</ref> | |||
== Power generation == | |||
A floating solar power plant of 3MW capacity has been commissioned on 22 July 2022 which saves 12 acres of land area and reduces evaporation at a cost of Rs.14 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-23 |title=Andhra Pradesh gets a new floating solar power plant on Meghadri Gedda reservoir |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/andhra-pradesh-visakhapatnam-floating-solar-power-plant-drone-visuals-8046632/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> This project was part of the [[Asian Development Bank|Asian Development Bank's]] [[Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor]] Development Program and the "Urban [[climate change]] resilience trust fund".<ref>{{Cite web |last=adbheadhoncho |date=2016-09-26 |title=Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program - Project 1 |url=https://www.adb.org/projects/48434-003/main |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=www.adb.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=van |date=2020-08-20 |title=Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund |url=https://www.adb.org/what-we-do/funds/urban-climate-change-resilience-trust-fund |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=www.adb.org |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Meghadri Gedda entrance.jpg|Entrance of the reservoir | |||
File:Clouds at Meghadri Gedda reservoir.jpg|View of the reservoir on a cloudy day | |||
File:Two men fishing at Meghadri Gedda down stream.jpg|People fishing downstream | |||
File:Foundation stone of Meghadri Gedda reservoir.jpg|Foundation stone of reservoir | |||
File:Meghadri gedda river beside Visakhapatnam Airport.JPG|Meghadri gedda river beside Visakhapatnam Airport | |||
File:Meghadri Reservoir Information board.jpg|Meghadri Reservoir Information board with estimated costs and other specifications. | |||
File:Meghadri Gedda Reservoir from space.jpg|Satellite imagery of the reservoir. Floating solar panels can be seen. | |||
File:Meghadri gedda water level indicator scale.jpg|Water level indicator scale at the gate | |||
File:Meghadri gedda gates side view.jpg|Side view of the gates and water flow | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Sri Dronam Raju Satyanarayana Reservoir Scheme | |
 Meghadri Gedda dam | |
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| Location | Visakhapatnam, India |
| Coordinates | 17°46′17″N 83°11′02″E / 17.771376°N 83.183766°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Managing agency | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation |
Meghadri Gedda Reservoir, officially "Sri Dronam Raju Satyanarayana Reservoir Scheme" is a reservoir and dam in Visakhapatnam, India. It is one of the main water sources of the Visakhapatnam city.[1] Its capacity is 11 MGD and it is maintained by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
It was discussed in 1964 state assembly debates as an important project which would help meet the water requirements of the soon to be set up Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, the Hindustan Shipyard, the then Bengal Nagpur Railway, together with the Raiwada Reservoir.[3][4] The project is named after Dronamraju Satyanarayana, a Congress politician from Visakhapatnam and was inaugurated on 27 September 1977 by the then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Jalagam Vengala Rao. The estimated expenditure was ₹6.3 crore (equivalent to ₹183 crore or $22M USD in 2024) out of which ₹3.29 crore was spent on reservoir works and ₹1.37 Cr for acquiring 2,716 acres (11 sqkm) of land and another ₹1.37 for public health related expenditures.
Location[edit | edit source]
The reservoir situated between Pendurthi, Sabbavaram, and Gopalapatnam. Its eastern edge parallels the Howrah–Chennai main line and mountains of Sabbavaram and Vepagunta surround the water body.
Geography[edit | edit source]
The Vaaluteeru rivulet is the primary water source for the reservoir with several other streams from the nearby Kothavalasa, Pendurthi, Simhachalam, and other areas draining into it. The Vaaluteru gets its name from the Telugu words Vaalu (its shape) and Eeru (stream) which later came to be Waltair. These together make up the Meghadri "Gedda" (drain) which joins the Bay of Bengal at the Dolphin Hill near Visakhapatnam Port. The construction of the dam and the development of Airport and the Harbour has dried up several streams which used to pass through the city.[5]
Power generation[edit | edit source]
A floating solar power plant of 3MW capacity has been commissioned on 22 July 2022 which saves 12 acres of land area and reduces evaporation at a cost of Rs.14 crore.[6] This project was part of the Asian Development Bank's Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program and the "Urban climate change resilience trust fund".[7][8]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Entrance of the reservoir -
View of the reservoir on a cloudy day -
People fishing downstream -
Foundation stone of reservoir -
Meghadri gedda river beside Visakhapatnam Airport -
Meghadri Reservoir Information board with estimated costs and other specifications. -
Satellite imagery of the reservoir. Floating solar panels can be seen. -
Water level indicator scale at the gate -
Side view of the gates and water flow
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh: Rains fail to fill tanks". 31 August 2017.
- ↑ "Slow monsoon raises fears of water scarcity in Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam News - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 August 2017.
- ↑ Andra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Debates: 21-02-1964.
- ↑ Indian Cases, Vol-181, Issue no.-1207. 1207.
- ↑ Rajarao (21 January 2021). Prajamani Pusa Jan 2021.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh gets a new floating solar power plant on Meghadri Gedda reservoir". The Indian Express. 23 July 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ↑ adbheadhoncho (26 September 2016). "Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program - Project 1". www.adb.org. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ↑ van (20 August 2020). "Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund". www.adb.org. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
