July 2022 floods affected Medigadda: Experts

July 2022 floods were beyond all expectations and likely a primary cause of the damage to the Medigadda barrage, experts testify before the Judicial Commission headed by Justice PC Ghose

Hyderabad: Engineers and retired experts testified before the Judicial Commission headed by Justice PC Ghose on Tuesday that the July 2022 floods were beyond all expectations and likely a primary cause of the damage to the Medigadda barrage.

The heavy floods affected even the cement concrete blocks of the structure. The agencies responsible for implementing the project were informed about the damage caused by the floods. This communication highlighted the need for immediate attention to the affected areas.

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The commission inquired about the entities responsible for the project’s design and construction. It was told that WAPCOS was entrusted with preparing the designs and drawings for the barrage.

Additionally, site studies were conducted by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal before the construction commenced, ensuring that the project was based on thorough research and analysis. Justice PC Ghose emphasised the importance of understanding the root cause