Water sensors to be installed in 19 underpasses in Ahmedabad

Water sensors will now be installed in 19 underpasses across Ahmedabad at a cost of ₹3 crore.

During the last monsoon season, a pilot project was conducted at the Akhbarnagar underpass to detect water levels.

The project was successful, prompting the decision to install sensors in 19 underpasses throughout the city.

These sensors will monitor water levels, and once the level reaches 60 cm, boom barrier gates will automatically close.

Additionally, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology will be used to monitor water levels on the roof of the underpass. Sensors installed on the walls and footpaths of the underpasses will also help monitor and detect rainwater accumulation.

During the monsoon, the system will send water level updates to the municipal control room every ten seconds.

If the water level exceeds the predetermined limit, the software will automatically send a signal to close the boom barriers at the underpass entrances.