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Heavy Rain in MP: Rivers Overflow, Dam Gates Opened, Waterlogging

Heavy Rain in MP: Rivers Overflow, Dam Gates Opened, Waterlogging
Heavy Rain In MP: Rivers Overflow, Dam Levels Rise, Waterlogging Across State · freepressjournal.in

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.

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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