STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

SAGAR (M.P.)

PREPARED BY
AAKAR CONSULTANT
Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2
2. Sagar City and Its location .................................................................................................. 2
3. Demography ....................................................................................................................... 4
4. Topography and Soil........................................................................................................... 5
5. Climatic Condition.............................................................................................................. 5
6. Strom Water Drainage Existing Situation .......................................................................... 6
7. Strategies for storm water management ............................................................................ 9

Figure 1: Location Map of Sagar City ......................................................................................... 3

Figure 2: Density Map of Sagar ................................................................................................. 4
Figure 3: Natural Storm Water Drainage in Sagar .................................................................... 6
Figure 4: Open Drain in front of Chandra Park......................................................................... 7
Figure 5: Broken Drain Cover near Kali Charan Chauk ............................................................ 7
Figure 6: Broken drain cover in Civil Lines and clogged drain in front of VC Bungalow ......... 7
Figure 7: Wards of which storm water is drained into lake .......................................................8

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1. Introduction
During rainfall events, storm water is generated when rain water is not able to soak into the
ground due to impervious or „hard‟ surfaces. This water then becomes runoff that runs over
land either directly or through pipes and drains to waterways and bays. For the purposes of
this Storm water Strategy, „storm water‟ is considered as the runoff from both rural and urban
landscapes. The strategy articulates a shift in storm water management – from the traditional
approach where storm water was regarded as a threat to waterways, bays and public health –
to being part of integrated water cycle management in which storm water can contribute to
sustainable, livable, prosperous and healthy communities.

2. Sagar City and Its location

Sagar is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. Situated on a spur of
the Vindhya Range and 1,758 feet (536 m) above sea-level. The city is around 172 kilometers
northeast of state capital, Bhopal. It is situated almost in the center of India. Sagar is located
truly in central of the country the surveyor general in India reported that, the district has a
total area of 10252 Sq. Kms and is shaped roughly like a triangle.

Sagar is an important city of MP located in the Bundelkhand region. It acts as a regional

commercial node for the entire region, it is centrally located, and has good connectivity with
4 important roads (2 national highway NH 26A & NH 86, and 2 state highways SH14 & SH
15 passing through the city. The city is also connected through Bina-Katni broad gauge line
of Central Railways. Administratively, Sagar is divisional headquarter for the five districts of
Sagar, Damoh, Panna, Tikamgarh and Chhatarpur, and has evolved as important commercial,
educational and service centre in the state

The name of the city was derived from hindi word “sagar” which means Sea or Lake,
because Sagar town surrounds a beautiful and large lake. Udan Singh founded Sagar in 1660
and in 1867 established a municipality. Sagar has industries such as saw-milling, flour and oil
mill, handloom, bidi manufacture, ghee processing, also has a major road and agricultural
trade centre. Its army cantonment and university Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya is
known in all over India.

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Figure 1: Location Map of Sagar City

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3. Demography
As of the 2011 census, Sagar had a population of 2,378,458 of which male and female
were 1,256,257 and 1,122,201 respectively. A 17.63% increase from its 2001 population of
2,021,987. According to District Census 2011, it is the third most populous district of

Figure 2: Density Map of Sagar

Source: CDP Sagar

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Madhya Pradesh (out of 50), after Indore and Jabalpur. Municipal Area of city is 3375
hectare and average population density is 81person per Hectare.

4. Topography and Soil

The Sagar city lies on Deccan trap and Vindhyan rock formations. The ranges of the
hills are the dominant features of the topography of the area. The Patharia range, which
touches the town boundary in southeast, is tiny of short of Vindhyas and is supposed to be
highest hill in the area. The Patharia hills attain the maximum height. The other important
hills are Tendu Dabar, Purbiyao Tori, Collectorate hill, Lal Korti hill, Hattens folly hill,
Sukrawari hill, Ramjhiria hill, etc. These various hillocks have restricted the physical growth
of the town to certain extents.

The general geology of Sagar and Makronia comprises of Laterite, Deccan Trap, Lametas
and Vindhyans. In general the whole Sagar tehsil is comprises of Deccan trap. The
Vindhyans comprise the rocks of upper Rewa series. Intortrapean lime stone is also found.
The geological properties of trap are complex in the region

5. Climatic Condition
The Climate is usually dry except in the southwest monsoon. The monsoon season
commences in mid-June and continues till September. This period is characterized by heavy
rains, relatively high humidity and high wind velocity. About 90% of the annual rainfall is
received during this period. The monsoon is followed by a brief post-monsoon period
(OctoberNovember) when temperature remains high and the humidity decreases
considerably; only a nominal precipitation occurs and wind velocity is also lower. Winter
starters from late November and continues up to February. It is characterized by low
temperature, and moderate relative humidity. The maximum temperature is recorded in the
month of May-June and minimum temperature in the month of January. The town minimum
temperature during winter months 19 ranges from 9.1°C to 26.3°C, while maximum
temperature is recording during the summer ranging from 26.9 °C to 42.4 °C.

. South west monsoon reaches this area during middle of June.

The average rain fall of the town is 1100 mm. Sagar falls under river Ganga basin. During the
monsoon period district receive 90% of annual precipitation.

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6. Strom Water Drainage Existing Situation
Sagar do not have well developed sewerage and drainage network. In Few area of the city

Figure 3: Natural Storm Water Drainage in Sagar Source: CDP Sagar

underground drainage lines were constructed in past which have been clogged by solid waste
and siltation. Water logging takes place during rainy season in many part of city. Due to
these clogged drains.

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 Figure 4: Open Drain in front of Chandra Park Figure 5: Broken Drain Cover near Kali Charan Chauk

Figure 6: Broken drain cover in Civil Lines and clogged drain in front of VC Bungalow

Natural slope of Sagar City is towards north waste direction. Dirty water of the drains either
goes to Sagar lake or north west part of city through major drains. Due to hilly area and good
slope rain water drains quickly through major natural drainages but in central part of city and
some parts water get stuck due to lack of proper drainage system.

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Untreated waste water from 18 wards of city directly thrown into lake which is polluting the
lake and lake water have become harmful to use.

Figure 7: Wards of which storm water is drained into lake Source: CDP Sagar

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7. Strategies for storm water management
Storm water management reduces or eliminates the negative impacts of storm water runoff.
Today, storm water management includes controlling flooding, reducing erosion and
improving water quality. This can be accomplished by implementing what are known as Best
Management Practices. These are structural, vegetative or managerial practices used to treat,
prevent or reduce water pollution.

Construction of covered drainage

There is need to construct new drainage lines based on natural slope and contour. These
drains need to be covered. Broken structures of drainage should be constructed to prevent
these drains form clogging due to solid waste like polythene, construction waste etc.

Structural BMPs Extended Detention Ponds.

Instead of flowing directly to a river, storm water can be transported to a detention pond.
These ponds hold the water until pollutants settle to the bottom. The water is then released
slowly into the river, reducing flooding and pollution in the rest of the system.

Wet Pond/ Detention Ponds.

Wet ponds allow incoming storm water runoff to replace pond water. When pond water flows
out, the new runoff is stored in the pond until the next storm. This system enables many of
the runoff pollutants to settle to the bottom of the pond. This prevents pollutants from
entering the river, but provides minimal flood protection.

Infiltration Basins.

Infiltration basins capture storm water and store it until some, or all, of the storm water
filters into the surrounding soil. This system is effective for removing fine grained pollutants,
but course grained pollutants can clog infiltration basins. Porous Pavement. Porous pavement,
such as interlocking tiles or bricks, allows storm water runoff to infiltrate the pavement and
enter the soil. This removes fine grain pollutants and provides erosion control.

Water Quality Inlets.

Water quality inlets are also known as oil/grease separators. These separators remove
sediments, oils and greases from parking lots prior to discharge to the storm drain or
infiltration basin.

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Bibliography
City Development Plan of Sagar

ADB, (2016 ), Madhya Pradesh Urban Services Improvement Project – Water Supply Improvement
Subproject in Sagar and Makronia

https://en.climate-data.org

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/ess-nps-savvy-bmp_209386_7.pdf

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