Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Flood Alert Sounded in Ramgarh, Jharkhand Due to Rising Water Levels
Imagine a big lake called Patratu dam, and it's filling up with water.
The water level is getting so high it's almost at a dangerous level.
Because of this, officials in Ramgarh, a place in India, are worried about flooding.
They've told people living near the rivers Nalkari and Damodar to be careful.
The people in charge of the dam might have to open the gates to let some water out.
This could cause the rivers to rise, so everyone near the rivers needs to be aware of the situation.
Flood alert issued in Ramgarh, Jharkhand due to rising river levels.
Patratu dam's water level reached its maximum, nearing the danger mark.
Authorities are preparing to open the gates of the Patratu dam.
People downstream of the dam advised to avoid riverbanks and protect livestock.
Alerts issued for Nalkari and Damodar rivers, which pass through populated areas.
- Who
- Ramgarh district administration and Patratu dam authority.
- What
- Flood alert issued due to rising water levels in rivers and near Patratu dam.
- When
- Alert issued on Tuesday.
- Where
- Ramgarh, Jharkhand, India.
- Why
- Dam water level reached its maximum, prompting authorities to prepare for potential flooding.
- Location
- Ramgarh, Jharkhand, India
- Rivers affected
- Nalkari, Damodar
- Dam
- Patratu
- Dam Water Level
- Reached 1327.5 RL
- Danger Mark
- 1327 RL
- Alert issued by
- Ramgarh district administration and Patratu dam authority