View allAll Photos Tagged Waterlogging,
Are you absolutely annoyed with the problem of waterlogging and dampened floors and walls? Then you definitely need to take a look at the basement because your basement might have been flooded with water. In case this happens, you need to install a pedestal sump pump as quickly as possible.
What is a pedestal Pump and Why is it needed?
Around the globe, numerous people stay close to or immersed in the water table level, and they easily find their basement water clogged or dampened. This is the exact reason why pedestal pumps come in use so that any expensive water damage can be avoided, and you can save a lot of time and money as well.
In general, there are two types of sump pumps, namely- the pedestal and the submersible sump pumps. Out of the two, pedestal pumps are the ones that come in two different components- the all-in-one motor, and a hose that is installed in it.
These are more durable than the submersible pumps and are relatively lesser-priced at the same time. This kind of sump pump can only be used in case there is a narrow-mouthed pit. Also, you will be able to gain better access to it, and therefore handling it becomes a lot easier.
Best Pedestal Sump Pumps Reviewed
Now without wasting much time let's check out the best pedestal sump pumps and we will review some of the best pedestal pumps and we will try our best to tell you about these pumps in a detailed manner by telling about their features, pros, and cons and final verdict.
1.
Because the grains were in water for several house at a time and then it continued to rain thereafter, the paddy has sprouted again, rendering the harvest completely useless! Discusions on whether these can be replanted conclude that paucity of water in later months will ensure that the crop does not survive unless it is watered; not everyone ahs access to wather in later months.
Native warm-season perennial, tufted C4 grass; stems grow to 80 cm tall. Leaves are 10-20 cm long and have a pale midrib and sparse tubercle-based hairs (i.e. with small wart-like outgrowths at their base) along their margins. Flowerheads are panicles; 10-30 cm long, pale green and often drooping (giving it a rice-like appearance). Spikelets are 2-flowered, 3-4.5 mm long and relatively densely arranged; lower glume is about 30% of the spikelet’s length; lower lemma is sterile; upper lemma is smooth, shiny and about half the spikelet’s length. Flowers in summer and autumn. Found on clay loam and clay soils subject to flooding (e.g. alluvial soils, riverbanks and roadside drains) in open woodlands and grasslands; most common on the North West Slopes and northern half of the adjacent Plains. Native biodiversity. Tolerates salinity and waterlogging. Usually not an abundant species, but can become so after good summer rains. More common in ungrazed areas or lightly to intermittently grazed areas; declines under high grazing pressure. Not highly productive, but its leaves are soft and readily eaten by livestock.
Introduced warm-season perennial large tufted C4 grass; stems usually have hairy nodes, grow 30-200 cm tall and arise from short rhizomes. Leaf bases may be hairy and blades are 10-60 cm long and 3-14 mm wide. Flowerheads are narrow cylindrical bristly spike-like panicles to 18 cm long. Spikelets are 2-flowered and are surrounded by uniformly coloured bristles that remain after the spikelets fall; the upper glume is 40-55% of the spikelet's length. Flowers from early summer to autumn. A native of Africa, it occurs is sown as a pasture species, especially on medium to heavy soils of high fertility; it has also become naturalised on the North West Slopes and Plains. Easy to establish on heavy clays and is tolerant of drought and temporary waterlogging. Has superior production to most other tropical grasses in its first and second year after establishment. Oxalates may affect horses and cattle. Has reasonable palatability and feed quality below about 40 cm in height, but quickly runs to head and is then avoided by stock; generally preferred by cattle rather than sheep. Graze frequently to maintain quality. Heavy grazing in late summer promotes autumn germination of winter annual legumes; however its abundance will decline under heavy continuous grazing. Sufficient soil nitrogen is essential for its persistence.
Ritu Maheshwari, Ghaziabad DM, fielded questions regarding the Eastern Gates Society parapet fall and waterlogging in the city today.
On the issue of parapet fall at Eastern Gates Society where the responsible builder has been absconding, DM Ghaziabad said that Aawas Vikaas has been asked to inspect the building and a fresh FIR will be lodged against the builder.
As reported earlier by City Spidey, multiple cases are already registered against the builder and two non-bailable warrants (NBW) were issued but the builder fled before he could be taken into custody.
On being asked why the authority did not take cognizance in the matter after the builder escaped, she said that the responsible authority for this is the police department.
While SSP, Vaibhav Krishna, informed that the latest NBW issued in April is not valid anymore, the DM office has ordered him to file an FIR and issue a fresh NBW against the builder.
"We will take action in this regard soon," Krishna told Usmani, DM's Personal Assistant.
On the subject of waterlogging problem in Indirapuram, Maheshwari said that encroachment plays a key role in this problem. “The encroachment damages the drain, hence, the water is not receding fast,” DM said.
She also said that GDA has hired a consultant to come up with a plan to improve Indirapuram sewage system in order to mitigate the issue before next monsoon season.
On being asked whether GDA has any plans to provide respite to Indirapuram residents from the current waterlogging situation, she said that water pumps have been installed in the waterlogged areas. However, due to poor drainage system, the water that has been pumped out comes back to the area.
When asked whether the authority has an alternative solution, she said that the only solution currently is to pump the water out. “Please tell if you’ve any other alternative,” she remarked to this correspondent.
The photo below is of the SSP office situated in the posh area of Ghaziabad. One can't help but wonder if the offices of city administration can’t escape the problem of waterlogging, then what hope is left for the common man.Meanwhile, many areas of Indirapuram continue to face waterlogging, making commute and going out for daily chores difficult for the residents.
Residents complained of stench coming from the accumulated water stating it's not just unbearable, but also unhygienic.They complained that the water is contaminated and can spread infection to their kids.
A panoramic shot of Sheep Meadow in Central Park. The meadow was closed for the day due to waterlogging from the recent very, very heavy rainfall.
Credit: InOldNews | Sumit Das
Location & Date: Dhaka 03/07/2024
Flooding is natural to Bangladesh's geographical landscape, with approximately 80% of its land comprised of floodplains and crisscrossed with more than 700 rivers. A significant portion of the country, roughly two-thirds, lies within 5 meters (16.4 feet) above sea level. In spite of Bangladesh’s natural flooding phenomenon, recent reports highlight climate change as a critical factor exacerbating flood risks. For instance, in 2022, unprecedented monsoon rains in India's Meghalaya state triggered flash floods in north-eastern Bangladesh, resulting in over 100 fatalities, affecting more than 7 million people.
In response to these challenges, embankments in Dhaka serve as essential defences against flooding. Situated strategically along the river banks these structures play a pivotal role in containing water during monsoons and extreme weather events. By acting as barriers against rising water levels, embankments mitigate the risk of inundation for urban and rural areas alike, safeguarding homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure from floodwaters.
Furthermore, embankments are crucial for managing rainwater runoff in Dhaka's densely populated regions, where the risk of localized flooding is heightened, particularly in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall. By effectively directing and controlling rainwater flow, these structures help maintain the functionality and accessibility of transportation networks, ensuring that roads, bridges, and utilities remain operational even amidst adverse weather conditions.
In the face of ongoing climate change impacts, such as sea level rise and erratic rainfall patterns, the maintenance and enhancement of embankment infrastructure are essential components of Dhaka's flood resilience strategy. These measures are vital for protecting lives and livelihoods, as well as sustaining urban development in a region vulnerable to the intensifying effects of global climate shifts.
This CC-BY-licensed footage of climate change was published with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network and The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
Just a few hours of rain and all the tall claims of effective management of waterlogging by Ghaziabad authorities have come to naught. The city received ample rainfall today morning and NH 24, the lifeline of people in the trans-Hindon area, witnessed bumper-to-bumper traffic. All the way from Rajnagar Extension to Indirapuram, people hardly moved through the jam-packed CISF Road.
The prime reason for this traffic chaos was waterlogging on the Hindon Elevated Road.
"The entrance of the elevated road from NH 24 and its termination at NH-24 was waterlogged. The road is waterlogged, but the traffic is mainly because of the rush of office-goers," said Raj Kumar Pandey, Circle Officer (CO) traffic, Indirapuram.
It always happens in the event of rains, added head constable Kunwarpal Singh.
The elevated road also made headlines of waterlogging when Ghaziabad witnessed huge waterlogging due to heavy rains last month.
"The construction agency of Elevated Road should be brought to dock," Singh reacted.
To this, a commuter added, "We never face such huge traffic because of smooth commute through the elevated road. It has happened today because the road is waterlogged," said Vimal Raj, a commuter.
Credit: InOldNews | Sumit Das
Location & Date: Dhaka 03/07/2024
Flooding is natural to Bangladesh's geographical landscape, with approximately 80% of its land comprised of floodplains and crisscrossed with more than 700 rivers. A significant portion of the country, roughly two-thirds, lies within 5 meters (16.4 feet) above sea level. In spite of Bangladesh’s natural flooding phenomenon, recent reports highlight climate change as a critical factor exacerbating flood risks. For instance, in 2022, unprecedented monsoon rains in India's Meghalaya state triggered flash floods in north-eastern Bangladesh, resulting in over 100 fatalities, affecting more than 7 million people.
In response to these challenges, embankments in Dhaka serve as essential defences against flooding. Situated strategically along the river banks these structures play a pivotal role in containing water during monsoons and extreme weather events. By acting as barriers against rising water levels, embankments mitigate the risk of inundation for urban and rural areas alike, safeguarding homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure from floodwaters.
Furthermore, embankments are crucial for managing rainwater runoff in Dhaka's densely populated regions, where the risk of localized flooding is heightened, particularly in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall. By effectively directing and controlling rainwater flow, these structures help maintain the functionality and accessibility of transportation networks, ensuring that roads, bridges, and utilities remain operational even amidst adverse weather conditions.
In the face of ongoing climate change impacts, such as sea level rise and erratic rainfall patterns, the maintenance and enhancement of embankment infrastructure are essential components of Dhaka's flood resilience strategy. These measures are vital for protecting lives and livelihoods, as well as sustaining urban development in a region vulnerable to the intensifying effects of global climate shifts.
This CC-BY-licensed footage of climate change was published with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network and The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
Native warm-season perennial, tufted C4 grass; stems grow to 80 cm tall. Leaves are 10-20 cm long and have a pale midrib and sparse tubercle-based hairs (i.e. with small wart-like outgrowths at their base) along their margins. Flowerheads are panicles; 10-30 cm long, pale green and often drooping (giving it a rice-like appearance). Spikelets are 2-flowered, 3-4.5 mm long and relatively densely arranged; lower glume is about 30% of the spikelet’s length; lower lemma is sterile; upper lemma is smooth, shiny and about half the spikelet’s length. Flowers in summer and autumn. Found on clay loam and clay soils subject to flooding (e.g. alluvial soils, riverbanks and roadside drains) in open woodlands and grasslands; most common on the North West Slopes and northern half of the adjacent Plains. Native biodiversity. Tolerates salinity and waterlogging. Usually not an abundant species, but can become so after good summer rains. More common in ungrazed areas or lightly to intermittently grazed areas; declines under high grazing pressure. Not highly productive, but its leaves are soft and readily eaten by livestock.
Native, yearlong-green, perennial, scrambling-climbing
legume, with stolons. Leaves have 3 leaflets, each 3-10 cm long, sparsely hairy and ovate. The central leaflet has a longer stalk than the lateral leaflets. Flowerheads are racemes of 2-12 yellow to greenish-yellow, 12-25 mm long, pea-like flowers in the leaf axils. Pods are drooping, cylindrical, hairy and 4-8 cm long. Flowering is over most of the year. Found north from the Macleay Valley in damp-wet areas where the annual rainfall exceeds 1200 mm. Tolerant of acidity, waterlogging, short-term flooding and shade, but not drought or frost. Native biodiversity. Not commonly sown as no commercial seed, even though it is one of the best legumes for wet conditions and a useful pioneer species. Easily established, very palatable, non-bloating and relatively high yielding (especially compared to other legumes in moderate to dense shade). It is preferentially grazed and can only withstand short periods of heavy grazing (appropriate rest periods are essential). Stands will persist for 3 or more years and production is maximised if soil phosphorus is maintained at moderate (or better) levels and lenient grazing is used. Remove stock when there is still plenty of vine and some leaf to maximise persistence and production. The more leaf left on the plant, the faster the regrowth.
Barton Aerodrome is an airport in Barton-upon-Irwell, Eccles, Greater Manchester, England, 5 nautical miles west of Manchester. Formerly known as City Airport and City Airport Manchester, It is known by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as Manchester/Barton and rebranded as Manchester Barton Aerodrome on 3rd April 2023.
The United Kingdom's first purpose-built municipal airport, it has four grass runways. The airfield operates Tuesday - Sunday, from 9 am BST until 6 p.m. or sunset (whichever earlier) for fixed-wing aircraft. Commercial, private, military, police and air ambulance helicopters can operate in the hours of darkness by arrangement.
The airport serves as an important reliever airport for Manchester Airport. It is also used as a refuelling stop for light aircraft and helicopters. It lies on the edge of Chat Moss and the aircraft movements area suffers from occasional periods of waterlogging, restricting fixed wing operations. Works to improve drainage on the airfield have seen some success in reducing the number of closures. It has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P886) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee, City Airport Limited. The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
Barton Aerodrome is an airport in Barton-upon-Irwell, Eccles, Greater Manchester, England, 5 nautical miles west of Manchester. Formerly known as City Airport and City Airport Manchester, It is known by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as Manchester/Barton and rebranded as Manchester Barton Aerodrome on 3rd April 2023.
The United Kingdom's first purpose-built municipal airport, it has four grass runways. The airfield operates Tuesday - Sunday, from 9 am BST until 6 p.m. or sunset (whichever earlier) for fixed-wing aircraft. Commercial, private, military, police and air ambulance helicopters can operate in the hours of darkness by arrangement.
The airport serves as an important reliever airport for Manchester Airport. It is also used as a refuelling stop for light aircraft and helicopters. It lies on the edge of Chat Moss and the aircraft movements area suffers from occasional periods of waterlogging, restricting fixed wing operations. Works to improve drainage on the airfield have seen some success in reducing the number of closures. It has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P886) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee, City Airport Limited. The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
Credit: InOldNews | Sumit Das
Location & Date: Dhaka 03/07/2024
Flooding is natural to Bangladesh's geographical landscape, with approximately 80% of its land comprised of floodplains and crisscrossed with more than 700 rivers. A significant portion of the country, roughly two-thirds, lies within 5 meters (16.4 feet) above sea level. In spite of Bangladesh’s natural flooding phenomenon, recent reports highlight climate change as a critical factor exacerbating flood risks. For instance, in 2022, unprecedented monsoon rains in India's Meghalaya state triggered flash floods in north-eastern Bangladesh, resulting in over 100 fatalities, affecting more than 7 million people.
In response to these challenges, embankments in Dhaka serve as essential defences against flooding. Situated strategically along the river banks these structures play a pivotal role in containing water during monsoons and extreme weather events. By acting as barriers against rising water levels, embankments mitigate the risk of inundation for urban and rural areas alike, safeguarding homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure from floodwaters.
Furthermore, embankments are crucial for managing rainwater runoff in Dhaka's densely populated regions, where the risk of localized flooding is heightened, particularly in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall. By effectively directing and controlling rainwater flow, these structures help maintain the functionality and accessibility of transportation networks, ensuring that roads, bridges, and utilities remain operational even amidst adverse weather conditions.
In the face of ongoing climate change impacts, such as sea level rise and erratic rainfall patterns, the maintenance and enhancement of embankment infrastructure are essential components of Dhaka's flood resilience strategy. These measures are vital for protecting lives and livelihoods, as well as sustaining urban development in a region vulnerable to the intensifying effects of global climate shifts.
This CC-BY-licensed footage of climate change was published with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network and The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
Credit: InOldNews | Sumit Das
Location & Date: Dhaka 03/07/2024
Flooding is natural to Bangladesh's geographical landscape, with approximately 80% of its land comprised of floodplains and crisscrossed with more than 700 rivers. A significant portion of the country, roughly two-thirds, lies within 5 meters (16.4 feet) above sea level. In spite of Bangladesh’s natural flooding phenomenon, recent reports highlight climate change as a critical factor exacerbating flood risks. For instance, in 2022, unprecedented monsoon rains in India's Meghalaya state triggered flash floods in north-eastern Bangladesh, resulting in over 100 fatalities, affecting more than 7 million people.
In response to these challenges, embankments in Dhaka serve as essential defences against flooding. Situated strategically along the river banks these structures play a pivotal role in containing water during monsoons and extreme weather events. By acting as barriers against rising water levels, embankments mitigate the risk of inundation for urban and rural areas alike, safeguarding homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure from floodwaters.
Furthermore, embankments are crucial for managing rainwater runoff in Dhaka's densely populated regions, where the risk of localized flooding is heightened, particularly in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall. By effectively directing and controlling rainwater flow, these structures help maintain the functionality and accessibility of transportation networks, ensuring that roads, bridges, and utilities remain operational even amidst adverse weather conditions.
In the face of ongoing climate change impacts, such as sea level rise and erratic rainfall patterns, the maintenance and enhancement of embankment infrastructure are essential components of Dhaka's flood resilience strategy. These measures are vital for protecting lives and livelihoods, as well as sustaining urban development in a region vulnerable to the intensifying effects of global climate shifts.
This CC-BY-licensed footage of climate change was published with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network and The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
Credit: InOldNews | Sumit Das
Location & Date: Dhaka 03/07/2024
Flooding is natural to Bangladesh's geographical landscape, with approximately 80% of its land comprised of floodplains and crisscrossed with more than 700 rivers. A significant portion of the country, roughly two-thirds, lies within 5 meters (16.4 feet) above sea level. In spite of Bangladesh’s natural flooding phenomenon, recent reports highlight climate change as a critical factor exacerbating flood risks. For instance, in 2022, unprecedented monsoon rains in India's Meghalaya state triggered flash floods in north-eastern Bangladesh, resulting in over 100 fatalities, affecting more than 7 million people.
In response to these challenges, embankments in Dhaka serve as essential defences against flooding. Situated strategically along the river banks these structures play a pivotal role in containing water during monsoons and extreme weather events. By acting as barriers against rising water levels, embankments mitigate the risk of inundation for urban and rural areas alike, safeguarding homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure from floodwaters.
Furthermore, embankments are crucial for managing rainwater runoff in Dhaka's densely populated regions, where the risk of localized flooding is heightened, particularly in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall. By effectively directing and controlling rainwater flow, these structures help maintain the functionality and accessibility of transportation networks, ensuring that roads, bridges, and utilities remain operational even amidst adverse weather conditions.
In the face of ongoing climate change impacts, such as sea level rise and erratic rainfall patterns, the maintenance and enhancement of embankment infrastructure are essential components of Dhaka's flood resilience strategy. These measures are vital for protecting lives and livelihoods, as well as sustaining urban development in a region vulnerable to the intensifying effects of global climate shifts.
This CC-BY-licensed footage of climate change was published with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network and The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
Barton Aerodrome is an airport in Barton-upon-Irwell, Eccles, Greater Manchester, England, 5 nautical miles west of Manchester. Formerly known as City Airport and City Airport Manchester, It is known by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as Manchester/Barton and rebranded as Manchester Barton Aerodrome on 3rd April 2023.
The United Kingdom's first purpose-built municipal airport, it has four grass runways. The airfield operates Tuesday - Sunday, from 9 am BST until 6 p.m. or sunset (whichever earlier) for fixed-wing aircraft. Commercial, private, military, police and air ambulance helicopters can operate in the hours of darkness by arrangement.
The airport serves as an important reliever airport for Manchester Airport. It is also used as a refuelling stop for light aircraft and helicopters. It lies on the edge of Chat Moss and the aircraft movements area suffers from occasional periods of waterlogging, restricting fixed wing operations. Works to improve drainage on the airfield have seen some success in reducing the number of closures. It has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P886) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee, City Airport Limited. The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
Barton Aerodrome is an airport in Barton-upon-Irwell, Eccles, Greater Manchester, England, 5 nautical miles west of Manchester. Formerly known as City Airport and City Airport Manchester, It is known by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as Manchester/Barton and rebranded as Manchester Barton Aerodrome on 3rd April 2023.
The United Kingdom's first purpose-built municipal airport, it has four grass runways. The airfield operates Tuesday - Sunday, from 9 am BST until 6 p.m. or sunset (whichever earlier) for fixed-wing aircraft. Commercial, private, military, police and air ambulance helicopters can operate in the hours of darkness by arrangement.
The airport serves as an important reliever airport for Manchester Airport. It is also used as a refuelling stop for light aircraft and helicopters. It lies on the edge of Chat Moss and the aircraft movements area suffers from occasional periods of waterlogging, restricting fixed wing operations. Works to improve drainage on the airfield have seen some success in reducing the number of closures. It has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P886) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee, City Airport Limited. The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
Credit: InOldNews | Sumit Das
Location & Date: Dhaka 03/07/2024
Flooding is natural to Bangladesh's geographical landscape, with approximately 80% of its land comprised of floodplains and crisscrossed with more than 700 rivers. A significant portion of the country, roughly two-thirds, lies within 5 meters (16.4 feet) above sea level. In spite of Bangladesh’s natural flooding phenomenon, recent reports highlight climate change as a critical factor exacerbating flood risks. For instance, in 2022, unprecedented monsoon rains in India's Meghalaya state triggered flash floods in north-eastern Bangladesh, resulting in over 100 fatalities, affecting more than 7 million people.
In response to these challenges, embankments in Dhaka serve as essential defences against flooding. Situated strategically along the river banks these structures play a pivotal role in containing water during monsoons and extreme weather events. By acting as barriers against rising water levels, embankments mitigate the risk of inundation for urban and rural areas alike, safeguarding homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure from floodwaters.
Furthermore, embankments are crucial for managing rainwater runoff in Dhaka's densely populated regions, where the risk of localized flooding is heightened, particularly in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall. By effectively directing and controlling rainwater flow, these structures help maintain the functionality and accessibility of transportation networks, ensuring that roads, bridges, and utilities remain operational even amidst adverse weather conditions.
In the face of ongoing climate change impacts, such as sea level rise and erratic rainfall patterns, the maintenance and enhancement of embankment infrastructure are essential components of Dhaka's flood resilience strategy. These measures are vital for protecting lives and livelihoods, as well as sustaining urban development in a region vulnerable to the intensifying effects of global climate shifts.
This CC-BY-licensed footage of climate change was published with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network and The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
Due to waterlogging of their Oxen Lane home Cliffe Fc reversed there fixture this week and made the short journey to Selby to face Selby Olympia.
Cliffe FC won 7-1.
Highdown Gardens near Worthing, West Sussex.
An early season stroll on a rare sunny morning, following yet another night of heavy rain. The gardens was muddy in places, and areas of lawn were roped off to allow the grass to recover from the relentless waterlogging.
But the birds were singing their hearts out. Flowering cherries and Malus were bursting with bloom. Staphylea trees ... some tulips ... Euphorbias ... Primulas ... spring Cyclamen ... Leucojum. It won't be long before the ancient Cercis blooms ... it's covered in buds. And I will be interested to see how their Eremurus experiment does (still under fleece wraps) ... Eremurus can be tricky at the best of times.
Native warm-season perennial, tufted C4 grass; stems grow to 80 cm tall. Leaves are 10-20 cm long and have a pale midrib and sparse tubercle-based hairs (i.e. with small wart-like outgrowths at their base) along their margins. Flowerheads are panicles; 10-30 cm long, pale green and often drooping (giving it a rice-like appearance). Spikelets are 2-flowered, 3-4.5 mm long and relatively densely arranged; lower glume is about 30% of the spikelet’s length; lower lemma is sterile; upper lemma is smooth, shiny and about half the spikelet’s length. Flowers in summer and autumn. Found on clay loam and clay soils subject to flooding (e.g. alluvial soils, riverbanks and roadside drains) in open woodlands and grasslands; most common on the North West Slopes and northern half of the adjacent Plains. Native biodiversity. Tolerates salinity and waterlogging. Usually not an abundant species, but can become so after good summer rains. More common in ungrazed areas or lightly to intermittently grazed areas; declines under high grazing pressure. Not highly productive, but its leaves are soft and readily eaten by livestock.
Mumbai lives on life risk at every corner, open electric wires are lying while water logging is putting people at fatal risk who would be passing the road
The match umpires survey post-downpour remedial work at the York Road ground of Bilton-in-Ainsty Cricket Club. The effort was to no avail. A Championship West fixture with Yorkshire Premier League North rivals Malton & Old Malton was abandoned. On a typically wet Bank Holiday Monday, just 50 minutes' play was possible. The scoreboard indicates, after 13 overs, the visitors were 46-6.
Match statistics
Bilton-in-Ainsty versus Malton & Old Malton
Yorkshire Premier League North, Championship West (50 overs, reduced to 34, noon start [scheduled], 2pm [actual])
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 28 (h/c). Bilton-in-Ainsty won the toss and elected to bowl. Malton & Old Malton 46-6 off 13 overs (Shaun Harland 24, Matt Ross 4-10), Bilton-in-Ainsty did not bat, match abandoned owing to waterlogging, 4pts each
Due to waterlogging of their Oxen Lane home Cliffe Fc reversed there fixture this week and made the short journey to Selby to face Selby Olympia.
Cliffe FC won 7-1.
Due to a heavy rain at Kolkata, India for more than 40 hours from September 22 - 24, 2007 water has been logged at most of the places
– Grand Hotel Battery –
The site of the World War II Grand Hotel Battery built around 1940, the northern gun house is located at the end of Kensington Road, during the war it was disguised as cliff top shelter. The Gun House is being used by the Council as a park shelter/store, but there are plans to turn it into an art gallery. The two coastal artillery searchlights were set into the cliff to either side, the observation and contol posts were still present at the Grand Hotel itself, now the CEFAS Building. Recent extensions work unfortunately required the removal of both posts.
Given the importance of the East Coast in general, and Lowestoft in particular, the provision of coastal artillery in this part of Suffolk was considerable. On the outbreak of war in 1939 Britain’s fixed defences were situated at the major ports (such as Felixstowe), but this situation changed out of all recognition in May 1940 when the Emergency Coastal Defence Battery (ECDB) programme greatly expanded coastal artillery. This initiative saw guns that had been taken off ships scrapped after the First World War and subsequently put into storage hurriedly brought back into service. The normal arrangement was for the guns to be placed in pairs at perceived vulnerable points along the coastline. Initially, the battery positions were often rudimentary, but in time ECDB's became miniature strong points in their own right; they were integrated into the broader anti-invasion defences and often had elaborate arrangements for their own defence.
By the end of 1941 there were some seven batteries in total in the area: three at Lowestoft (or Kent) Battery, the South Pier Battery and the Grand Hotel Battery and one each at Covehithe, Kessingland, Pakefield and Southwold. As early as March 1940 Lowestoft had been earmarked as the site for a coastal battery, but at that date the first defences had already been put in place. These comprised an antiquated pair of First World War field guns placed within sandbagged emplacements on Lowestoft Esplanade and the North Pier Extension. At the commencement of the ECDB programme in May work started on batteries at Lowestoft, Pakefield and Southwold, with Covehithe following in early June. In 1941 an additional battery was constructed at Kessingland, the site of the battery at Covehithe was moved to a better location at Easton Woods and that at Southwold was shifted northwards from its initial location on the Denes to Gun Hill.
The arrangements for coastal artillery around Lowestoft were elaborate, with each of the port’s three batteries having slightly different roles. The South Pier Battery, with two quick-firing 12-pounder guns, offered close protection for the harbour, while from 1941 the Grand Hotel Battery, with 6-inch guns, covered the main harbour entrance and the South Roads, while the Lowestoft (Kent) Battery, also with 6-inch guns, had an additional role in what was known as the ‘Examination Service’, which controlled entry to the port. This battery could immediately fire on unidentified vessels attempting to gain unauthorised entry. The southern approaches to the harbour area were protected not only by coastal guns placed in the town itself but also by the battery at Pakefield.
One purpose of the batteries was to engage enemy shipping that came within range of the coastline, which was normally 6,000 yards or less. While it was possible that major warships might present themselves as targets during a major confrontation, more likely objectives would be the shelling of smaller vessels, such as E-boats or landing craft being used during a
major raid or an invasion attempt. Defending the beaches themselves was a secondary role. That at Easton Bavents, for example, was permitted to fire on the beaches around Benacre Broad, while that at Kessingland could fire on land targets at Lowestoft Swing Bridge, the harbour area, the Claremont Pier and the railway junction. The design of each coastal battery was similar and the sites were made up of common elements, but the exact arrangement varied on the ground. Typically, the guns themselves were housed in concrete gunhouses adjacent to which were magazines from which the ammunition was brought up. Usually in close proximity was the generator building. Searchlights, used to illuminate targets, were usually placed on either side of the gunhouses. At Kessingland the searchlights were on the beach on either side of the gun positions, something that necessitated the removal of mines. Ancillary structures included crew shelters, kitchens, billets and gun stores.
In the initial stages of the ECDB programme the batteries were manned by Navy personnel as a temporary measure, while army gunners from the Royal Artillery were trained in how to use the unfamiliar equipment. Thus, at Pakefield, the battery’s two 6-inch guns were initially established by the Navy before a heavy regiment of the Royal Artillery was ready to take over in July. The Lowestoft (Kent) Battery began as 6-inch guns on concrete foundations in a gunhouse built of sandbags and was manned by Royal Marines. It subsequently developed first into two gunhouses built of steel poles and corrugated iron and then into brick gunhouses with concrete roofs. The full battery position was finally finished in December 1940.
While the Germans would be aware from their reconnaissance that ports had fixed defences, the existence of Emergency Batteries would not necessarily be known and, to further this deception, camouflage occupied an important place during the construction and operation of the batteries. The speed with which the batteries were established during 1940 meant that concealment was impossible at first, however; at Pakefield the ECDB was so obvious that one officer observed that ‘the whole layout was more conspicuous than any of the dummy batteries’). By 1941, however, camouflage had developed into something of an art form.
Photographs of the Southwold Battery on Gun Hill show the sophistication of the scheme. At Lowestoft Grand Hotel Battery the gunhouses were camouflaged by scaffolding which supported nets onto which were fixed both barbed wire and fake plants, with the passageway between the two guns given similar treatment. Camouflage also extended to deliberate deception.
Dummy positions with fake guns were built to confuse Luftwaffe observers. After the Southwold Battery had completed its move to Gun Hill the buildings on the former site were used by training troops in a deliberate attempt to convince German reconnaissance that it was still active. Where their locations were known, the ECDB's were regular targets for the Luftwaffe. An aerial photograph of Southwold battery in 1941 shows a bomb crater close to the battery position and Pakefield ECDB was bombed twice in 1940, resulting in the death of a subaltern. Together with the threat of attack, the placing of such large fortifications on the cliffs or close to the beaches posed further risk. The Southwold Battery was moved from its initial location on the low-lying area of the Denes, to the south of the town, up to the high point of Gun Hill in part because of the risk of inundation by the sea. At Covehithe the risk of the battery falling off the cliff was the main reason for its move to Eastern Woods.
At Kessingland one of the searchlights collapsed at the end of December 1942 during the high tide, while, similarly, at Lowestoft Battery the high tides and strong winds at the end of December put one of the searchlights out of action. The same high tide in December 1942 was responsible for the fact that one of the searchlights for Pakefield Battery was out of action the following January; this light was subsequently moved from the beach to the adjacent cliff top. Shortly afterwards, in February 1943, one of the searchlights at Lowestoft South Battery was temporarily rendered unusable as heavy seas had resulted in waterlogging.
Information sourced from – A GUIDE TO SECOND WORLD WAR ARCHAEOLOGY IN SUFFOLK.
The drain the builders buried here to prevent waterlogging obviously too effective in the dry weather...
Barton Aerodrome is an airport in Barton-upon-Irwell, Eccles, Greater Manchester, England, 5 nautical miles west of Manchester. Formerly known as City Airport and City Airport Manchester, It is known by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as Manchester/Barton and rebranded as Manchester Barton Aerodrome on 3rd April 2023.
The United Kingdom's first purpose-built municipal airport, it has four grass runways. The airfield operates Tuesday - Sunday, from 9 am BST until 6 p.m. or sunset (whichever earlier) for fixed-wing aircraft. Commercial, private, military, police and air ambulance helicopters can operate in the hours of darkness by arrangement.
The airport serves as an important reliever airport for Manchester Airport. It is also used as a refuelling stop for light aircraft and helicopters. It lies on the edge of Chat Moss and the aircraft movements area suffers from occasional periods of waterlogging, restricting fixed wing operations. Works to improve drainage on the airfield have seen some success in reducing the number of closures. It has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P886) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee, City Airport Limited. The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
Native warm-season perennial, tufted C4 grass; stems grow to 80 cm tall. Leaves are 10-20 cm long and have a pale midrib and sparse tubercle-based hairs (i.e. with small wart-like outgrowths at their base) along their margins. Flowerheads are panicles; 10-30 cm long, pale green and often drooping (giving it a rice-like appearance). Spikelets are 2-flowered, 3-4.5 mm long and relatively densely arranged; lower glume is about 30% of the spikelet’s length; lower lemma is sterile; upper lemma is smooth, shiny and about half the spikelet’s length. Flowers in summer and autumn. Found on clay loam and clay soils subject to flooding (e.g. alluvial soils, riverbanks and roadside drains) in open woodlands and grasslands; most common on the North West Slopes and northern half of the adjacent Plains. Native biodiversity. Tolerates salinity and waterlogging. Usually not an abundant species, but can become so after good summer rains. More common in ungrazed areas or lightly to intermittently grazed areas; declines under high grazing pressure. Not highly productive, but its leaves are soft and readily eaten by livestock.