Under the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s National Hydrology Project, Aaxis Nano Technologies has executed a 19-site automated river discharge measurement network for the Irrigation & Waterways Department, Burdwan. The system strengthens access to timely river information required for flood management, flow assessment and water-resource planning across West Bengal.
Strengthening River Monitoring Across West Bengal
Manual field observations can create delays between measurement and its availability to decision-makers, particularly during monsoon and high-flow periods.
The deployed network covers key rivers and channels including the Mahananda, Fulahar, Bhagirathi, Barakar, Damodar, Ajoy, Rupnarayan and Mundeswari, with monitoring locations across Malda, Nadia, Bankura, Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah and adjoining districts.
Automated, Non-Contact Discharge Measurement
The system includes non-contact radar velocity sensors, radar water-level recorders, field data loggers, solar-power arrangements, batteries, protective enclosures and site-specific mounting structures.
Using the velocity-area method, the equipment measures surface velocity and water level to calculate mean velocity, wetted cross-sectional area and volumetric discharge—without placing instruments directly within the watercourse.
From Field Data to Centralised Operations
A SCADA system brings pump status, water levels, alarms, operating trends and historical records onto a common interface. IoT-enabled communication transfers field information to the central platform, while integration with Patna’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) enables city teams to supervise all nine locations from a single facility.
The system is supported by a five-year comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract, supporting continued availability and operational continuity.
Supporting Flood Preparedness & Water-Resource Planning
By connecting geographically dispersed gauging points with a central platform, the network creates a more reliable information base for understanding seasonal flow behaviour.
The system supports the Jal Shakti Vibhag’s wider objectives of improving flood management, irrigation planning and evidence-based oversight of surface-water resources.
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