Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Pagara Dam Opens Six Gates After Heavy Rains
Heavy rain has filled the Pagara Dam in Madhya Pradesh beyond its normal limit.
The dam opened six gates to let extra water out safely.
Officials said a large amount of water is being released through the gates.
The dam’s water level was measured above its Full Tank Level on September 5.
Rain has continued in the Jaura area for several days.
This has helped farmers but has also raised water levels in rivers and dams.
Authorities are watching the dam and rainfall closely.
People near low-lying areas, rivers, and drains have been asked to stay away from the water.
Pagara Dam in Morena’s Jaura area opened six auto-tilting gates after its water level exceeded the Full Tank Level.
Officials said about 48,831 cusecs of water was being released through the six gates.
At 6 am on September 5, the dam’s water level was 200.55 metres, above its 199.33-metre Full Tank Level.
The reservoir held 144.372 million cubic metres of live storage, reaching about 119.82% of capacity.
Authorities warned residents in low-lying areas and near rivers and drains to remain alert as rainfall continues.
- Who
- Officials from the administration and Water Resources Department are monitoring Pagara Dam; residents in low-lying areas have been advised to remain cautious.
- What
- Six auto-tilting gates of Pagara Dam were opened to release excess water after the reservoir exceeded its Full Tank Level.
- When
- The gates began releasing water at 11:10 pm on Friday; measurements cited were recorded at 6 am on September 5.
- Where
- Pagara Dam in the Jaura area of Morena, Madhya Pradesh, in the Gwalior-Chambal region.
- Why
- Continuous rainfall and inflow pushed the reservoir above its normal limit, prompting officials to release excess water and reduce pressure.
- Gates opened
- Six auto-tilting gates
- Water release
- About 48,831 cusecs
- Recorded water level
- 200.55 metres, or around 658 feet
- Full Tank Level
- 199.33 metres
- Live storage
- 144.372 million cubic metres, or around 5,101.50 million cubic feet
- Reservoir capacity
- About 119.82%
- Rainfall in Jaura
- 26 mm on Friday and 181 mm total so far