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KOCHI: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has drafted an action plan Kerala State Lightning Action Plan as per the directive of the National Disaster Management Authority. The first draft is in Malayalam, said KSDMA member secretary and head scientist Dr Sekhar L Kuriakose.
“The action plan consists of short-term and long-term measures to reduce the damage due to lightning, scientific information regarding the phenomenon, a system to alert people, preventive measures and a study regarding health issues caused by exposure. Suggestions and opinions from experts as well as the public are welcome,” said Dr Sekhar.
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Capacity at KSEB dams adequate to store monsoon rain
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Dams are only 36% full but extremely heavy rain will need shutters to be raised
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Dams are only 36% full but extremely heavy rain will need shutters to be raised
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) may not have to release water from its dams if the State receives normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season, according to a review by the State-run power utility.
However, if the State were to receive extremely heavy rainfall for days together as in 2018 and 2019, controlled release of water will be initiated on the basis of the rule curves and the stipulations of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), the KSEB said on Monday.