The Government of Assam on July 8th 2024 notified the Guidelines for installation and Maintenance of Real-Time Data Acquisition Systems (RTDAS), 2023.
RTDAS is an advanced technology that uses automated weather stations, hydrological gauges, and water level sensors placed at key locations within a river basin. These stations continuously collect and send weather and water data in real-time to a central data management system.
The following have been stated:
- Flood Forecasting and Management: Real-time data from RTDAS (Real-Time Data Acquisition System) stations provides crucial information on rainfall intensity, river flow, and water levels. This data enables timely flood forecasting and management strategies, helping to minimize damages to infrastructure and safeguard lives and properties during floods.
- Water Resource Planning: The accurate and continuous data collected by RTDAS stations support informed decision-making for water allocation, irrigation planning, and other water resource management activities.
- Climate Change Adaption: 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 efforts, allowing for timely and effective responses to potential natural disasters.
Effective water resource management depends on having accurate and reliable weather and water data. To get this data, installing an RTDAS system is essential.
The guidelines shall extend to the whole state of Assam.
