Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Continuous Rainfall Raises Jalgaon Dam Levels After Six-Week Dry Spell
Jalgaon had no rain for about six weeks.
Farmers were worried because their Kharif crops needed water.
Rain then arrived and continued for several days.
The report gives both Friday evening and Saturday night as starting points for the rainfall.
Heavy rain fell in Jalgaon city and nearby areas.
The rain increased water levels in several dams.
Girna Dam became 99.10% full, while Hatnur Dam reached 81% and Waghur Dam reached 73.60%.
People continued preparing for Lord Ganesha’s arrival and shopping in busy markets.
However, the rain made it harder for Ganesh mandals to build their decorations.
Rain returned to Jalgaon after a six-week dry spell, threatening Kharif crops.
The report says rainfall began Friday evening, while another passage dates continuous rain to Saturday night.
Heavy rain continued through Sunday across Jalgaon city and several parts of the district.
Girna Dam reached 99.10% capacity, while Hatnur and Waghur dams reached 81% and 73.60%.
Ganesh festival preparations and shopping continued, although rain disrupted decorative displays by local mandals.
- Who
- Farmers, residents, and Ganesh mandals in Jalgaon district were affected.
- What
- Continuous rainfall followed a six-week dry spell, raising dam water levels and affecting festival preparations.
- When
- Rain was reported from Friday evening through Sunday, although one passage says it began Saturday night.
- Where
- Jalgaon city and areas including Bhusawal, Jamner, Yawal, Erandol, and Parola.
- Why
- Farmers needed rain for endangered Kharif crops, while the rainfall also replenished district dams.
- Dry spell
- No rainfall was reported in the district for six weeks.
- Rainfall duration
- Rain continued for two days and through Sunday.
- Girna Dam
- 99.10% full.
- Hatnur Dam
- 81% full.
- Waghur Dam
- 73.60% full.
- Fully filled medium projects
- Abohora, Mangrul, Suki, Agnavati, and Hivra reached 100% capacity.
- Festival impact
- Markets remained busy, but rain hindered Ganesh mandals’ decorative preparations.