Kakinada:Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar announced that a LiDAR survey will be conducted across the coastal areas of Konaseema District to assess drainage waters and inundation levels. The survey, which will utilize drones and advanced technology, will examine the region's current and historical geological conditions.
The data collected will help develop strategies to mitigate the inundation problem and prevent drainage water from flowing into the sea. Additionally, it will aid in increasing agricultural and horticultural yields. Dr. Mahesh Kumar noted that similar surveys were conducted in Bangladesh, and that the findings from that survey would be incorporated into the Konaseema assessment.
He suggested that Survey of India surveyor Sundara Rao compile all relevant data, including information from Bangladesh, for the survey.
The meeting was attended by drainage department superintendent engineer N.V.V. Kishore, district forest officer M.V. Prasada Rao and water resources department superintendent engineer B. Srinivasa Rao among others.
