Water of Shillong
Location: Mawphlang village, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India (25 km from Shillong).
Type: Run-of-river scheme. Structure: A 52.5 m high and 135 m long concrete gravity dam standing tall over the Umiew River.
Power and Purpose: Mawphlang Dam isn't just a structure; it's a vital part of the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme. It harnesses the Umiew River's flow, generating power through its run-of-river setup. The electricity generated contributes to the local power grid.
Water Supply Mission: Beyond power generation, Mawphlang Dam plays a crucial role in the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme. It ensures a reliable water supply for Shillong, addressing the water needs of the growing community.
Eco-Friendly Contribution: As a run-of-river scheme, Mawphlang Dam minimizes its impact on the environment. It embraces a sustainable approach to harnessing water resources for the benefit of both the community and nature.
The synergy of power generation and water supply transforms Mawphlang Dam into a lifeline for the region, a testament to sustainable development in the heart of Meghalaya.
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Jaka: Shnong Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, India (25 kilometre jingjngai na Shillong)
Jait: Ka jingmih na ka wah (river run of)
Ka jingtei: 52.5 metre jingjrong, 135 metre ka lynter, ka dam ba shna da u dewbilat (Concrete Gravity Dam) kaba ïeng halor ka wah Umiew.
Ka bor bad ka jingthmu: Ka Dam Mawphlang kam dei tang ka jingtei dam hynrei ka don ruh ka bynta kaba kongsan kaba ka trei na bynta ka Shillong
Water Supply Scheme. Ka pyndonkam ia ka bor jong ka jingtuid ka Wah Umiew ban pynmih ia ka bor electrik, bad kane ka donkti ruh ha ka jingai bor-ding sha ka 'power grid' hapoh ka thaiñ.
Water Supply Mission: Nalor ba ka pynmih ia ka bor ding electrik ka Dam Mawphlang ka long kaba ai jingiarap shibun bha ha kaba iadei bad ka Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme. Ka dei lyngba ka jingdon jong ka ba ka Shillong ka ioh um ban pyndonkam.
Ka jingsynniang sha ka mariang: Namar ba ka dei 'run of river scheme' lane ka jingtan um tang khyndiat na ka wah khlem da shna ka dam kaba heh, kane ka jingtei kam long kaba pynjulor ia ka mariang. Ka kdup hapoh jong ka ia ka rukom trei kam kaba lah ban kyrshan lem ia ka mariang khnang ba kan ai jingmyntoi ia ka im lang sah lang bad kumjuh ruh ia ka mei ramew.
Ka jing kynthup lang ban pynmih bor ding bad ban ai um ka pynkylla ia ka dam Mawphlang ba kan long kum kata ka nong ai jingim na bynta ka jaka bad ka ïeng nuksa ban pyni shai ia ka jingnangroi bad jing nangkiew jong ka hapoh ka dohnud ka jylla Meghalaya khlem ka pynjulor ne pynsniew.
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