CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Due to good monsoon rainfall in Madhya Pradesh, the water levels in the state’s major dams are currently satisfactory. On Friday, Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat reviewed the rainfall and reservoir status from the State Flood Control Room and instructed officials to maintain continuous monitoring of all dams and ensure all safety measures are in place.
Minister Silawat informed that the state has recorded 59% above-average rainfall so far. In Eastern Madhya Pradesh, rainfall is 62% above average, and in the Western region, it is 55% above average. As a result, spillways of 18 major dams have been opened. These include Bargi, Indira Sagar, Omkareshwar, Manikheda, Pawai, Rajghat, Sanjay Sagar, among others.
Out of the 286 major dams identified under the State Reservoir Monitoring System, 104 have over 90% water storage, 31 have 75–90%, and 46 have 50–75%. The water levels in major dams across the Sindh, Narmada, Betwa, Tapti, Wainganga, and Chambal river basins are also above average. Some dams like Aawda and Kaketo have even exceeded 100% capacity.
Mr. Silawat instructed all district-level flood control rooms to remain active and to issue early warnings for water release. He also noted that technical assistance can be sought in relief operations using the doctor-to-doctor model. With the state’s water sources currently at an average of 72.75% capacity, the situation is under control, and timely measures are being taken by the government to ensure public safety.
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