3 weeks ago
Heavy Rain in MP: Rivers Overflow, Dam Gates Opened, Waterlogging
It rained a lot in a part of India called Madhya Pradesh.
So much water fell that rivers and streams filled up and spilled over.
Roads and fields became waterlogged, like big puddles everywhere.
Some dams, which hold water back like giant bathtubs, filled up almost to the top.
To keep them safe, workers opened the dam gates and let some water out.
People living near rivers were told to stay away from the water because it can be dangerous.
A few roads were closed because water was rushing over bridges, so people had to take other routes.
Farmers worry that too much rain could spoil their crops, but officials say the water also helps plants grow.
In one area, it rained about half as much more than last year at the same time.
Everyone is watching the weather closely and asking people to be careful until the rain slows down.
Khargone district recorded about eight inches of rainfall in 24 hours, causing rivers and streams to swell and areas to become waterlogged.
The Upper Veda Dam neared its maximum filling level and authorities opened gates to release water, alerting residents of 21 riverside villages.
Heavy rain closed roads including the Varla-Shirpur-Dhulia route to Maharashtra as the Tori River flowed over a bridge.
Sendhwa block received roughly 55.1% more rain between June 1 and August 12 than the same period last year, which officials said benefits kharif crops.
The Narmada River's level rose to 133.60 metres at Kasrawad, with police and administration monitoring the situation and advising residents to avoid riverbanks.
- Who
- Residents and farmers across districts of Madhya Pradesh, along with authorities such as the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA).
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, dam levels to rise, waterlogging across districts, and several road closures due to flooding.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India, including Khargone, Sendhwa, Thikri, Bhikangaon and Kasrawad.
- When
- Around mid-August, with heavy rain continuing over consecutive days from Tuesday into Wednesday.
- Why
- Continuous heavy rainfall increased inflow into rivers and dams, raising water levels and disrupting roads and daily life.
Concern over crop losses
Benefit to kharif crops
Impact of heavy rain on agriculture
Concern over crop losses
Farmers fear prolonged rainfall could cause crops to rot and result in losses, with fields already accumulated with water.
Benefit to kharif crops
The Agriculture Department said the rain was beneficial for kharif crops and increased soil moisture is expected to help them grow.
Key facts
- Khargone 24-hour rainfall
- Around 8 inches
- Upper Veda Dam level
- 316.35 metres reached, close to 317-metre maximum
- Upper Veda Dam gates
- Two gates opened initially; three opened at Bhikangaon, later reduced to one
- Sendhwa block 24-hour rainfall
- 91.1 mm average; highest 166.2 mm at Sendhwa
- Narmada River level (Kasrawad)
- 133.60 metres
- Omkareshwar Dam release
- No water currently released into Narmada
- Seasonal rainfall increase (June 1-Aug 12)
- Sendhwa block up about 55.1% vs same period last year
- Villages alerted
- 21 riverside villages near Veda River
Quotes
RM Jamuria
PWD Sub-Divisional Officer
“"No water was currently being released into the river from Omkareshwar Dam. The river level could rise by around five metres and may increase further if rainfall continues."”
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“"The dam level reached 315.80 metres before three gates were opened at 5 am. Two gates were opened by two metres each and the third by one metre."”
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