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

NKUSIP (Package II – Belgaum)Tranche II Sub-projects in BadamiTMCInitial Environment Examination (IEE)3.1.2.5 Humidity49. The relative humidity varies from 22 to 65 %, which will be higher in the southwestmonsoon and retreating monsoon season with 52 to 70%.3.1.2.6 Wind Direction50. The prevailing wind direction is from southwest. Local topography and slope largelyinfluence the wind direction. The wind direction shifts to northeast during eveninghours. The nearest IMD station is at Bagalkot.3.1.3 Surface Water and Ground Water3.1.3.1 Surface Water51. Badami town is an old and important town having Malaprabha River, which is animportant surface water source for the town.3.1.3.2 Ground Water52. Depth of ground water table in the town is 16m in rainy season and 30 m in summerseason.3.1.4 Geology and Seismology53. The medium black soil to red soil of gratified origin predominates in the region. Thereare visible stretches of red soil towards south and east. Some patches of sandy andmurrum soil are also observed. There are rocky outcrops with sand stone intrusion inmany places of the town.54. The project area falls under zone III seismicity. The region is not prone to frequentearthquakes of high intensity. It is normally affected by mild tremors, not causingdamage to life or property.3.2 Ecological Resources55. The sensitive and critical natural habitats such as national park, marine park, wildlifesanctuary, tiger reserve, elephant reserve, reserved forest, protested area and its bufferzone, declared special area for protecting biodiversity or wildlife habitat, estuarine area,coral reef, wet land or marshes or mangrove, cultural heritage sites, etc. were not foundin the project area. None of the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna wereobserved within and surroundings of project area.KUIDFC 23 SPAN