Investigating Flood Impact on Farming

Project Overview

After severe floods hit the Ghed region, farmers faced significant losses as their crops were completely destroyed. Concerned about the unusual damage, they reached out to Aura Environmental Services Pvt. Ltd. To investigate the cause and determine the impact of post-flood conditions on the soil and water quality.

Services

In-House NABL Accredited Laboratory

Industry

Agriculture

Location

Junagadh, Gujarat

Challenge

The farmers suspected that the flooding had severely affected the crops, but the specific factors were unknown. Identifying the root cause of crop failure was critical to help them to regain control of their land and future cultivation.

Our Approach

To begin the investigation, the farmers provided:

  • Water sample from the Ozat River post-flood.
  • Soil sample from the affected farmland.

Our experienced team conducted a comprehensive analysis in our NABL accredited laboratory, focusing on key water and soil quality indicators that could impact crop health.

Solutions

Through detailed research and analysis, we discovered extremely high levels of COD, TDS, Chloride, Sulphate, and Iron. These higher concentrations were found to be harmful to soil health and water quality, directly affecting the region’s agricultural output.

Outcome

We complied our findings into a detailed test report, which was subsequently covered by various media outlets. This exposure empowered the farmers to present the findings to the local Collector’s Office, highlighting the need for government interference and support in rehabilitating the affected farmlands.