BMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Dept. of INFORMATION SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
COURSE NAME: Innovation and Design Thinking
COURSE CODE: BIDTK258
COURSE PROJECT
Project Title: Drainage Management in Metropolitan Cities
PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS:
• NEELADRI SINGHA(1BY23IS134)
• PAWAN JAISWAL(1BY23IS148)
• RAGHAV SHARAN MISHRA(1BY23IS169)
• RAKSHIT SINGH(1BY23IS173)
• RAJESAB(1BY23IS172)
• SAYAN DAS(1BY23IS192)
Course Coordinator/Project Guide: Mr. Praveen T.N.
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1. Introduction & Background
1.1 Drainage Management in Metropolitan Cities
• Effective drainage management is a vital aspect of urban d
evelopment. In this presentation, we’ll explore the challe-
-nges of drainage in metropolitan cities and
the strategies and innovations that can help address the
m.
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1.2 Background
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT
1.FLOOD CONTROL: Proper drainage systems
protect cities from flood damage, which can be
catastrophic to infrastructure
2.WATER QUALITY: and human lives.
Drainage management
ensures that water quality standards are met,
preventing pollution
3.PUBLIC HEALTH: from
Poor waste and
drainage sewage.
systems can lead
to public health issues, such as the spread of
waterborne diseases.PROTECTION: Effective
4.ENVIRONMENTAL
drainage systems protect wildlife habitats and
prevent harmful effects on the environment.
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PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING,
ANALYSIS AND DEFINITION
UNDERSTANDING
PROBLEM
1) Drainage system in urban areas is an important priority in
Indian setting.
2) It is because of rapid urbanization,industrialization and
population growth.
3) Cities growing from smaller level to metropolitan level with
increase in population.
4) The existing drainage system cannot bear water for such big
cities.
DEFINING THE PROBLEM
1) This has many impacts:
#Flooding : Damaging homes and taking away many lives
#Water Pollution : Poses serious risk to public health
#Infrastructure Damage : Can be sinkholes
2) Impact soil : It can lead to soil erosion and nutrient leaching, further
impacting agricultural productivity.
3) Economic impact : Poor drainage lead to water-logging resulting in
financial losses for business and individuals. It also affect tourism
and other economic activities in the affected area.
4) Poor drainage-induced salinization has placed severe threats to
long-term sustainability of irrigated agriculture.
3.IDEATION(Idea Generation and Selection)
3.1 Idea Generation
• Green Infrastructure:
• Implement green roofs and permeable pavements to absorb rainwater.
• Create urban green spaces and parks that act as natural drainage areas.
• Plant more trees as they absorb water and reduce runoff.
• Smart Drainage Systems:
• Install sensors to monitor water levels and detect potential issues in real-time.
• Use IoT (Internet of Things) technology for smart drainage management.
• Implement automated gates and valves to control water flow during heavy rainfall.
• Improved Stormwater Management:
• Develop sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) that mimic natural drainage processes.
• Incorporate retention basins and ponds to temporarily store excess water.
• Construct swales and channels to direct water away from vulnerable areas.
• Upgraded Sewer Systems:
• Replace or upgrade aging sewer infrastructure to handle increased urbanization.
• Implement separate stormwater and wastewater systems to prevent overflow during heavy rains.
• Regular maintenance and cleaning of existing sewer lines.
3.2. Idea Selection
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE-Green infrastructure refers to a network of natural and semi-natural
features, strategically planned and managed to provide ecological, economic, and social benefits
• Stormwater Management:
• Permeable Surfaces: Replace traditional impervious surfaces like asphalt
with permeable pavements, green roofs, and permeable pavers. These
surfaces allow rainwater to infiltrate the ground, reducing surface runoff.
• Bioretention Areas: Construct bioretention areas or rain gardens with
vegetation and engineered soils to capture and treat stormwater. These
features help filter pollutants and reduce the volume of water entering
drainage systems.
• Vegetative Swales and Channels:
• Swales: Incorporate vegetated swales into the urban landscape to slow
down and filter stormwater runoff. These shallow, open channels with
vegetation help manage water flow, remove pollutants, and enhance
infiltration.
• Green Channels: Design drainage channels with vegetation to stabilize the
banks, improve water quality, and provide habitat. The vegetation in these
channels helps control erosion and reduces the velocity of stormwater.
• Natural Drainage Systems:
• Wetlands and Ponds: Preserve or create wetlands and ponds within urban
areas to act as natural storage and filtration systems. These areas help
control flooding, provide habitat, and improve water quality.
• Floodplains: Preserve and restore natural floodplains to allow for
controlled flooding during heavy rain events. Floodplains act as natural
buffers and reduce the risk of downstream flooding.
PROTOTYPE:SPONGE CITY
INITIATIVE
• A new AI-based study compares cities’ trees and lakes to how
much concrete they have, to gauge their ability to respond to
climate shocks.
• ‘Sponge cities’ are urban areas with abundant natural areas
such as trees, lakes and parks – or other good designs intended
to absorb rain and prevent flooding.
• Experts say cities need to be designed with this in mind as a
growing number of urban areas are experiencing devastating
floods due to climate change.
What are ‘sponge cities’?
The term “sponge cities” is used to describe urban areas with
abundant natural areas such as trees, lakes and parks or other good
design intended to absorb rain and prevent flooding.
Interest in harnessing nature – or using “nature-based solutions” – to
tackle climate shocks has grown in popularity in recent years.
Cities as diverse as Shanghai, New York and Cardiff are embracing
their“sponginess” through inner-city gardens, improved river drainage
and plant-edged sidewalks.
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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