{
  "id": 2318202,
  "title": "13 Gates Of Bargi Dam Open Amid Heavy Rain In Catchment Areas; Bhedaghat Flooded, Narmada Water Level To Rise By 8 To 10 Feet— VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/13-gates-of-bargi-dam-open-amid-heavy-rain-in-catchment-areas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T05:53:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/13-gates-of-bargi-dam-open-amid-heavy-rain-in-catchment-areas-bhedaghat-flooded-narmada-water-level-to-rise-by-8-to-10-feet-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, 13 gates of Bargi Dam were opened in response to heavy rainfall in Jabalpur and surrounding regions. The gates were raised to a height of 2.15 meters to facilitate swift water flow into the Narmada River. In total, 3,988 cubic meters of water per second (cumecs) is now being released through the 13 gates.\n\nCivil defense teams have increased vigilance at key Narmada ghats in Jabalpur. A video captures the powerful surge of water from all 13 gates, creating a breathtaking sight of swirling currents and billowing smoke as the river cascades over marble rock cliffs.\n\nThe Narmada water level is anticipated to rise by 8 to 10 feet due to the increased release. The district administration has issued a safety alert, urging residents to keep a safe distance from the riverbanks, including areas like Gwarighat, Tilwara Ghat, and the famous Bhedaghat.\n\nThe inundation of Bhedaghat, a renowned tourist destination known for its marble rock cliffs and Dhuandhar Falls, has been reported. Drone footage shows water flooding fields as dark clouds gather overhead. The Narmada River is visibly in spate, with strong currents flowing robustly. To prevent any potential accidents, the municipal council has removed shops from the affected area, and local authorities have deployed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and divers to monitor the situation continuously.",
  "summary": "Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): As many as 13 gates of Bargi Dam opened amid heavy rainfall in Jabalpur and catchment areas on Friday. The gates were lifted to a height of 2.15 metres to ensure easy and quicker water flow into Narmada. A total of 3,988 cumecs (140,836 cusecs) of water is now being released through the 13 gates. Civil defence teams are maintaining special vigilance at key Narmada ghats…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}