38254-04-ind-iee-20 Badami.pdf - kuidfc

NKUSIP (Package II – Belgaum)Tranche II Sub-projects in BadamiTMCInitial Environment Examination (IEE)3. ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION3.1 Physical Resources43. Physical resources of the project area are described in brief in the following paragraphs.3.1.1 Topography44. Badami town is situated on a flat terrain with predominant slope towards south and eastconverging in a valley running along the periphery of the town. The valley runs towardseast about 8 km ending in the river Malaprabha. Badami is picturesquely situated at themouth of ravine between two rocky hills. All the ancient cave temples are hewn out ofsand stone on the precipice of a hill.3.1.2 Atmosphere3.1.2.1 Air Quality45. At present, air quality in general is good but because of poor sanitation and open sewerdrains air is unhealthy in the project area.3.1.2.2 Climate46. The project area falls under North interior Karnataka climatic zone with dry and aridclimate. The project area is characterised by dry weather in major parts of the year andvery hot summers particularly, during the months of March to May. Temperature,Rainfall and Wind Direction for the project area are given below:3.1.2.3 Temperature47. The average maximum temperature in the town varies from 38 0 C to 40.5 0 C duringsummer months (March to June) and 14.6 0 C during winter season (particularly duringDecember month). The monsoon weather is experienced from June to November (wetmonths). October month is considered as the transition period from monsoon to winter.The best weather is experienced in the months of October to January.3.1.2.4 Rainfall48. The town is classified as low rainfall receiving area. The monsoon season is experiencedfrom June to November (wet months). An annual average rainfall is 578mm.The townbenefits from southwest monsoons from June to September and from northeastmonsoons from September to November.KUIDFC 22 SPAN