Patratu dam water level nears danger mark

Ramgarh: Water level of the Patratu dam in Ramgarh district has risen up to 1326 RL (reduced level) nearing the danger mark of 1328 RL due to heavy rain since Saturday morning while water levels in Damodar and Bhairvi rivers have also increased considerably, forcing the administration to issue a flood alert.Patratu Thermal Power Station (PTPS) which owns the dam on Sunday examined the water level at 11am and found that water level is 1326 RL which is just below the danger mark.Naveen Kumar, estate officer, PTPS in Patratu said due to deficit rain over the last one month water level is still below the danger mark and dam gates need not be opened right now. “We sound flood alert in coordination with the district administration. The current water level of 1326 RL is to be treated as close to the danger mark and we have been keeping a close watch on the situation,” Kumar said.Water levels of Damodar and Bhairvi rivers have gone up reaching Rajrappa temple entrance gate and alert announcement is being made on loudspeakers by the temple managing committee following directives of the district administration, temple senior priest Ajay Panda said.

Water level at Narmada dam rises again

The water level in the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Vadodara, India has started to rise again, reaching 137.96 meters. The dam authorities reported that 2.61 lakh cusecs of water was flowing into the dam, while 2.60 lakh cusecs was being released downstream. Following recent floods, villages in Bharuch, Vadodara, and Narmada districts were put on alert. Additionally, the Krishnagiri Reservoir Project dam in Tamil Nadu has reached its maximum storage level, and the Ukai dam in Surat is nearing its full reservoir level. Congress leader Jay Narayan Vyas criticized the mismanagement of water release from the Sardar Sarovar dam.

Ukai dam nears full reservoir level

The water level at Ukai dam in Surat, Gujarat, is just one foot away from reaching its full reservoir level. The dam currently has a storage of 97% of its total capacity, with additional space to store more water. However, due to reduced rainfall in the catchment area and decreased water release from Hatnur, the inflow of water into the dam is expected to drop. The demand for water release may increase for the upcoming Ganesha immersion. In other regions, several dams in Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Nashik, and Pune have seen increased water levels due to heavy rainfall.

Gates opened at Opa barrage as Khandepar river level rises

Heavy rainfall in Ponda caused a 5-meter rise in the River Khandepar, leading to concerns of flooding in the Opa ward. The water resources department opened the barrage gate to release excess storage. The high turbidity caused by the rise in water levels could affect the Opa water treatment plant. The plant is dealing with cloudiness and the catchment area of the river has turned reddish. However, officials assure that the water is safe for consumption after proper filtration.

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