The Government of Assam on July 08, 2024, notified the Guidelines for installation and Maintenance of Real-Time Data Acquisition Systems (RTDAS), 2023.
The following has been stated-
•Flood Forecasting and Management: Real-Lime data from RTDAS stations provides crucial information on rainfall intensity, river flow, and water levels, enabling timely flood forecasting and management strategies. This helps in minimizing damages to infrastructure and safeguarding lives and properties during flood events.
•Water Resource Planning: The accurate and continuous data collected by RTDAS stations support informed decision-making for water allocation and irrigation planning, etc.
•Climate Change Adaptation: RTDAS data assists in understanding changing climate patterns and their impacts on water resources, thereby supporting climate change adaptation strategies.
•Disaster Risk Reduction: By providing real-time data, RTDAS enhances disaster risk reduction of forts, allowing for timely and effective responses to potential natural disasters.
It shall extend to the whole state of Assam.
[Notification No. E-419285/28]
