Monitoring the Largest Concrete-lined Irrigation Channel in the World
India is emerging as a world leader in irrigation schemes, and the 458-km Narmada Main Canal – the largest concrete-lined irrigation canal in the world – stands as a monument to the opportunities and challenges that face water providers. The scale of the SSNNL canal system, velocity changes due to volume and management, and the constant battle against siltation illustrate the importance for accurate measurement of flow and discharge.