Over 700 bridges under SCR lens this monsoon
The Hindu
Anemometers, special ‘Scada’ sensors part of the move
More than 300 bridges in 34 locations in Secunderabad and Hyderabad divisions alone are under round-the-clock surveillance by railway personnel during this monsoon season. Altogether, 704 bridges in 152 locations in divisions of Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur and Nanded are also under special watch to ensure trains run safe. Anemometers to keep track of wind velocities installed on station buildings near water bodies, special ‘Scada’ sensors to provide real time information on bridges, water depth measuring gauges at vulnerable spots, IMD alerts directly to the central control room, are among the measures taken, informed senior railway officials. Besides, special watchmen are being stationed near water bodies this year with communication sets in addition to patrolling teams due to the vagaries of rainfall in recent years. Heavy rainfall in short spans resulting in flash floods or incessant rainfall for longer durations due to climate change induced weather patterns has made railway authorities revise their safety protocols.
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