By: Atul Bansal, Chief Operating Officer, Technical Drying Services
India, 29th October , 2025: With the onset of monsoon, several parts of the country fear flooding, with heavy downpours causing the steep surge in water level beyond the danger mark. Amidst the monsoon mayhem, there is an underlying risk of extensive damage to the lives and property of people. The deluge can account for water accumulation, giving rise to the issue of water damage in the form of contamination primarily triggered by proliferation of mould and bacteria.
It can have a far-reaching impact on factories and industrial setups, considering that they are inherently complex structures and are involved in performing some of the most critical operations. The presence of chemicals and other hazardous materials can severely induce a lot of health hazards for the people. Apart from this, with the facilities engulfed in water, it can damage the structural integrity of the building, raising a lot of safety concerns. Furthermore, it can go a long way in rotting the wood, crumbling the drywalls, triggering corrosion of metals, etc., thereby accounting for lasting effects on the materials. Weakening the building structure immensely, there is a tendency of the facility to collapse in extreme cases.
Understanding the intensity of water damage, it is advisable to devise an emergency plan beforehand to implement effective and timely crisis management at the time of need. Here, performing Water Damage Restoration (WDR) comes with a lot of potential to mitigate microbial threats and check the degradation of water into more dangerous categories at the same time.
The restoration comes to the rescue in reinstating the water-damaged assets to their original state while preserving the structural integrity of the space in the process. It prevents the secondary damage comprising of mould growth and structural weakening and significantly amplifies the resilience of the property. It provides a handy solution for checking the unnecessary repair and replacement cost by protecting the expensive electromechanical equipment and other machinery from destruction. WDR, being responsible for performing structural repairs and driving aesthetic restoration, proactively augments the value of the industrial space and plays a pivotal role in curtailing the insurance premiums of the facility.
However, while implementing water damage restoration, it is important to employ the preventive measure immediately within the first 24 to 48 hours. Failing to do so, and any delay in taking action, can culminate in the worsening of the condition. In addition to this, the entire restoration process should be conducted under the vigilance of highly trained professionals who showcase immense proficiency and the necessary skill set to operate the highly advanced and sophisticated technology and equipment. Water damage restoration services can be used for turbine generators and control panels equipped with advanced technology.” As a result, the machinery and equipment are crucial for shrinking the downtime of the facility and, likewise, ensure the business is back on track in no time.
Delving deep into the process, the water-damaged assets are majorly preserved, protected, and safeguarded by employing drying of structures to remove the moisture trapped within them. It is a very crucial aspect for facilitating evaporation with the help of air movement and dehumidification. Desiccant Dehumidification forms the base of the entire WDR process for driving the exhaustion and elimination of moisture from air externally. It exercises precision in humidity control that focuses on accelerating the drying process aimed at resisting any unforeseen condition.
During the process, in case there is a combination of wet and moist conditions, it can take more time to restore the facility and also amplify the growth of bacteria and fungi, which are the source of numerous health issues. Alternatively, maintaining an environment of high temperature marked with low relative humidity (RH) catalyzes the evaporation process as warm air facilitates more moisture-holding capacity in contrast to the cold air. Failing to attain the ideal conditions gives rise to a lot of safety concerns where there are high chances of RH reaching its saturation point, achieving 100% capacity. Inducing condensation on the surface, it triggers a host of problems in the form of corrosion, decay, and various forms of deterioration inflicted by moisture.
With instances of flooding becoming prevalent in recent years, it is only wise to have a WDR plan in place across the industrial setups. Considering the flood fury can arise from multiple reasons apart from heavy rainfall, such as poor drainage systems of the facility, plumbing failures, sewage system malfunctioning, to name a few factors, it is essential to preserve the integrity of the structure. Here, WDR leads the forefront in protecting the infrastructure of factories and industrial spaces by restoring the water-damaged assets and reducing the risk of accidents at the same time.
