Track your WaterBody Management System using Water DaMS

To create Decision Support System for the efficient management and analysis of waterbodies within the district.


Water DaMS – Web Portal

What is Water DaMS? Water DaMS (Waterbody Data Management Support System) is a comprehensive web-based water portal, developed to streamline the data-management of waterbodies and its conservation/restoration works as well as to provide real-time status monitoring of rejuvenation activities. This unique digital tool empowers stakeholders / government officials to make informed decisions in managing waterbodies across the district of Madurai. The web portal provides the key information of the waterbodies surveyed using the mobile application and displays the data in the portal. The objective of Water DaMS is to address the existing gaps in the system by converting point data in government records to polygon format, tracking changes in waterbody areas over the years, providing real time status updates and highlighting challenges waterbodies faced by waterbodies and digitally monitoring waterbody status and health, identifying necessary interventions and budget estimation for restoration efforts.

Dashboard

Summary of waterbodies uploaded.

Location Visualization

Visualization of waterbodies input through field in maps.

Report

Summary of all the data entered in the field.

Pictures

Mandatory pictures for present status of various components of waterbodies.

User Management

Super admin can decide the features available to various users/stakeholders.

Filter-Search

Search capability based on administrative boundaries.

Estimation

Broad-level budget estimation for restoration.



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Map

Waterbodies Map

Details

Click the waterbody to view the meta data

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The Vaigai River is the primary river flowing through Madurai, serving as a lifeline for the city's inhabitants. It is celebrated in Sangam literature and is essential for agriculture and drinking water. The river is associated with various festivals and rituals, reflecting its integral role in the local culture.

The Vaigai River is approximately 258 km long. Within Madurai district, it flows for about 60 km.

The Vaigai River, sometimes called "Vaiyai," in classical Tamil literature underscores its significance in the socio-cultural and agricultural context of ancient Tamil Nadu.

Madurai district has 6800+ water bodies, including irrigation tanks, ponds, Ooranis, and temple tanks. Among the 13 blocks in Madurai, Kottampatti and Melur blocks have a greater number of water bodies.

The Public Works Department (PWD) covers 1340 Tanks in the Madurai district.

District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) covers 951 Tanks and 2340 Ponds and Ooranis respectively in the Madurai district.

Vaigai and Gridhumal rivers are flowing through the Madurai corporation. The Gridhumal River is located in the vicinity of Madurai and is one of the tributaries that feed into the Vaigai River. Historically, rivers like Gridhumal would have been essential for agriculture, drinking water, and supporting local ecosystems.

Madurai is in the Southern Agro-Climatic Zone of Tamil Nadu and has an average annual rainfall of 950 mm.

The Madurai district is covered by four river basins namely Vaigai, Gundar, Pambar and Vaippar river basins which in turn are divided into nine Sub-basins.

Mariyamman Teppakulam a Temple Tank is an important heritage water body that holds historical, cultural, and ecological importance in the region. Vandiyur Theppakulam dates back to the 16th century and was constructed during the reign of the Nayak kings of Madurai. The tank is fed by the nearby Vaigai River, which maintains its water levels.

Madurai was called Madakkulam keezh Madurai (Madurai below Madakulam tank) in Sangam literature which shows the significance of tanks.

1034

Ponds & Ooranis

654

DRDA Tanks

1038

PWD Tanks

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the major types of surface water bodies?

    There are four types of surface water bodies: Irrigation tanks, Ponds, Ooranis, and Temple tanks.

  • Irrigation tanks are designed to store water for agricultural irrigation. They collect rainwater or are filled by diverting water from rivers or streams, which are used to irrigate fields. Primarily used for agriculture, irrigation tanks help maintain a consistent water supply for crops, particularly in regions where rainfall is erratic or insufficient.

    Surface Water Bodies

  • Perennial waterbodies are those that bear water throughout the year while seasonal waterbodies have water only during a particular period, i.e., the rainy season.

  • Irrigation Canal: Water from a source like a river, dam, or reservoir is distributed to areas that need it for farming. Canals are often lined with concrete or other materials to minimize water loss through seepage. They may include gates, sluices, and distributaries to regulate the water flow to specific fields. Drainage Channel: It can be natural or artificial. It drains runoff from rainfall and has no defined source. These channels might be unlined, allowing the water to seep into the ground,

    Surface Water Bodies

  • Tanks that receive water supply from some other supplemental source, like a river or reservoir, through an irrigation channel/canal are called system tanks. Because of supplemental sources, water storage in system tanks generally lasts longer than in non-system or rainfed tanks.

    Tanks that receive water supply through runoff, only from their catchments (both free and combined catchments) and the surplus from the above tanks, all of which depend only on rainfall-runoff, without any other supplemental source are known as non-system or rainfed tanks.

    Surface Water Bodies

  • Temple tanks are water tanks or reservoirs associated with temples, often located within or adjacent to temple premises. These tanks are usually stone-embanked structures. They hold religious and cultural significance. They are used for ritual cleansing, religious ceremonies, and temple festivals. Additionally, they help recharge groundwater and provide water for daily temple needs.

  • Ooranis are traditional water storage structures used primarily for drinking and cooking purposes. They are crucial in areas with limited potable water sources.

  • A pond is a small, shallow body of still water, usually formed naturally or artificially. Ponds are smaller than irrigation tanks. Ponds can serve various purposes, such as providing water for livestock, serving as a habitat for aquatic life, being used for recreational purposes, or storing water for domestic use.

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