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IJSREM68063
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10 |
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Oct 2026
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1-6
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Department of Civil engineering
Sardar Beant Singh State University
Department of Civil engineering
Sardar Beant Singh State University
Department of Civil engineering
Sardar Beant Singh State University
: Urban waterlogging is a common problem in cities during periods of heavy rainfall and can adversely affect transportation, residential areas, commercial activities, roads, and public infrastructure. Gurdaspur City in Punjab also experiences water accumulation at several locations during the rainy season, highlighting the need to examine the existing stormwater drainage conditions and the factors responsible for inadequate drainage. The present study focuses on assessing waterlogging conditions at selected locations in Gurdaspur City, identifying the major causes of the problem, and suggesting suitable measures for its reduction. A field-based assessment is carried out at selected waterlogging-prone locations using a grid-based data collection approach. Information such as approximate water depth, extent of the affected area, duration of water accumulation, rainfall conditions, drainage dimensions, drainage condition, blockage, silt deposition, and surrounding site characteristics is recorded. Local residents’ observations are also considered to understand the frequency and effects of waterlogging. Based on the measured or estimated drainage dimensions, the carrying capacity of selected drains is evaluated using Manning’s equation. Basic hydrological relationships are further used to estimate surface runoff and the approximate quantity of standing water at selected locations. The study is expected to identify major waterlogging-prone areas and determine the relative contribution of factors such as inadequate drainage capacity, blocked or silted drains, insufficient drainage inlets, low-lying locations, poor surface drainage, and increased runoff from built-up areas.
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The assessment of urban water logging in Gurdaspur City indicates that stormwater-related problems are influenced by a combination of inadequate drainage capacity, increasing urbanization, expansion of impervious surfaces, obstruction and siltation of drainage channels, and insufficient connectivity within the existing stormwater network. The spatial assessment identifies vulnerable locations where the accumulation of runoff can adversely affect transportation, residential areas, and other urban activities during intense rainfall events. The study demonstrates that improving the existing drainage network alone may not provide a sustainable solution to urban water logging. An integrated stormwater management approach is therefore required, combining drainage improvement and maintenance with decentralized measures such as rainwater harvesting.
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10/17/2026
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Double-Blind Peer Review
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