The flood prone area in the State is 2.31 lakh hectares. The Government is making strenuous efforts to protect private properties and culturable land by providing emergent Flood Protection measures in the shape of embankments, spurs and wire crates, etc.

Upto March 2003, the department was able to protect an area of 11273 hectare from the fury of floods. District Una is situated on the bank of Swan River, which flows from North to West direction. The flood creates havoc in the District. Due to continuous silting, the bed of Swan River has risen constantly, due to which meandering action takes place.. Approximately 10,000 ha. of agricultural land is affected by floods, and annually 2,000 ha. of fertile land is not being cultivated due to fear of floods. During the past 10-12 years, extensive damage to civil structures, properties, human life, and livestock has been taking place. The estimated loss to crops and property rose to the extent of about Rs. 15 crore per annum. The task of flood management of Swan River is therefore of utmost importance. One may contact Engineer-in-Chief, I&PH Department, U.S. Club, to avail the scheme.

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Contact

Vice Chairman
I&PH Department,
U.S. Club,
Shimla. PIN - 171001 (Himachal Pradesh)
Ph: 0177-2808634

Engineer-in-Chief,
I&PH Department,
U.S. Club,
Shimla. PIN - 171001 (Himachal Pradesh)
Ph: 0177-2658886
Email: iph-hp@nic.in