Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Narmada Backwater Threatens Rajghat Connectivity
The water level in the Narmada river is rising because of monsoon rains and water from dams upstream.
This is making the old bridge and the road to Rajghat village go underwater.
If the water rises more, the village might become an island, and people won't be able to use the road.
This would also affect people who come to the river for prayers and holy bathing.
The dams are full, but their gates are still closed.
Narmada backwater level reached 128.50 metres, submerging the old Rajghat bridge.
Causeway to Rajghat village is at risk of submersion if water level rises by 2-2.5 metres.
Rajghat village could become an island, disrupting road connectivity and essential services.
Devotees may have to use Jagirdarpura Ghat for prayers and holy bathing if Rajghat ghat is submerged.
Major reservoirs like Omkareshwar Dam, Indira Sagar Reservoir, and Sardar Sarovar Dam are at high levels with all gates and turbines closed.
- Who
- Residents of Rajghat village, devotees, and dam authorities
- What
- Rising Narmada backwater levels threatening Rajghat village's road connectivity
- When
- Monday, with concerns for the upcoming monsoon season
- Where
- Rajghat village, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Monsoon rains and continuous inflows from upstream reservoirs are increasing the water level.
Local Residents and Devotees
Dam Authorities
Concern over Submersion
Local Residents and Devotees
Residents and devotees are concerned about the potential submersion of the causeway, which would disrupt their daily lives and religious activities.
Dam Authorities
Authorities are monitoring the situation and have not yet taken any action to open the gates or turbines of the dams.
- Narmada Backwater Level
- 128.50 metres
- Rajghat Village Water Level Threshold
- 131 metres
- Omkareshwar Dam Level
- 195.35 metres
- Indira Sagar Reservoir Level
- 250.92 metres
- Sardar Sarovar Dam Level
- 128.50 metres