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Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Due to continuous rainfall in the catchment area, the Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh has reached near-full capacity. As a result, 9 gates of the dam have been opened to release excess water. The gates have been opened at an average height of 1.33 meters, and around 52,195 cusecs of water is being released from the dam. Currently, the dam is receiving an inflow of 98,742 cusecs of water. With the water level already reaching 417.40 meters, very close to the target level of 417.50 meters set for July 31, officials have started releasing water to keep the level under control. The total storage capacity of the Bargi Dam is 422.76 meters. With continuous rainfall and the rising inflow, the dam has reached close to its target water level for July. To control the rising level, authorities have started releasing water, which may lead to an increase in the water level of the Narmada River by 5 to 7 meters in the coming hours. In view of this, the district administration has issued a high alert for all areas near the banks of the Narmada River. People living in low-lying and nearby regions have been strictly advised to stay away from the river and avoid using nearby bridges, as the rising water may pose serious risks. Meanwhile, the administration and dam officials are closely monitoring the situation round the clock to ensure that the water level remains under control and to avoid any emergency.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat has reached its full capacity for the sixth time, with a maximum water level of 138.68 meters. The dam, essential to the region, serves millions with drinking water and generates significant electricity. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked the occasion with prayers. The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat was filled to its maximum capacity on Wednesday, according to officials. This marks the sixth time the dam, a vital lifeline for the region, h ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada Project, regarded as the lifeline of Gujarat's Jal Kranti (Water Revolution) and Krushikranti (Agriculture Revolution), has reached its maximum level of 138.68 meters (455 feet). According to the Chief Minister's Statement (CMO), on the ninth day of Navratri, the CM performed Jal Poojan with Vedic chants at the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam Project in Ekta Nagar. This project supplies drinking water to over four crore people across Gujarat, covering 10,453 villages, 190 cities, and seven municipal corporations. ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the intensity of rainfall reduced across upstream regions, including Gujarat, the inflow of water into the Narmada dam has seen a significant drop. In response, authorities have decided to close five gates of the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The release of water from the dam was officially reduced today -- August 3 -- with the dam's water level currently recorded at 132.20 meters. The inflow from upstream now stands at 1,03,709 cusecs. Earlier, due to heavy rainfall and rising inflow, several gates were opened to manage water levels. But with conditions easing, ...Read More >