9 Gates Of Bargi Dam Open Amid Heavy Rainfall In Jabalpur & Catchment Areas; Safety Alert Issued For Narmada Ghats As Water Level To Rise By 4 Feet
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): As many as nine gates of Bargi Dam were opened amid heavy rainfall in Jabalpur and catchment areas, on Tuesday. The gates have been opened to an average height of 0.78 meters, facilitating a discharge of approximately 1,031 cubic meters of water per second (cumecs). The water level of the Narmada River is expected to rise by about 3 to 4 feet following this release.…
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh witnessed the opening of nine gates at the Bargi Dam due to heavy rainfall in the region on Tuesday. The gates were raised to an average height of 0.78 meters, enabling the dam to discharge approximately 1,031 cubic meters of water per second. This release is expected to cause the Narmada River's water level to rise by 3 to 4 feet.
Consequently, an alert has been issued for several Narmada ghats, including Gwarighat, Tilwaraghat, Jilahari Ghat, Bhedaghat, Dhuandhar, Narsinghpur, and Narmadapuram, as well as nearby locations. The Jabalpur administration and SDERF teams are continuously monitoring the situation, urging the public to maintain a safe distance from riverbanks and coastal areas.
Bargi Dam currently stands at 84% capacity, with water levels recorded at 420.80 meters, representing 84.08% of its usable capacity. Dam management opened the gates to regulate the water level, considering the ongoing rainfall and the Meteorological Department's forecast. Should the inflow continue to rise, the discharge volume may be increased; alternatively, if the inflow decreases, the discharge could be reduced.
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