Archive · 31 May 2025
Chichdoh Barrage to Open Gates, Alerting Riverbank Villages
Imagine a big water park with a giant dam called Chichdoh Barrage.
The water level is getting high, and soon the rainy season will begin.
To make sure there isn't too much water, the dam is opening all its gates on June 1.
This will let the water out into the river.
This means people living near the river need to be careful.
The government is warning them to stay away from the water.
This is to prevent any accidents and keep everyone safe.
Farmers, fishermen, and others near the river need to be extra careful.
This helps protect them and their property.
Chichdoh Barrage in Gadchiroli district will open all 38 gates on June 1.
The opening is part of a pre-monsoon flood management plan.
Authorities have alerted villages along the Wainganga River.
The initial water release will be 472.84 cumecs through sluice gates.
Residents are urged to stay away from the river due to increased water flow.
- Who
- Authorities, residents of villages along the Wainganga River, and farmers.
- What
- Opening of the Chichdoh Barrage gates to release water.
- When
- The gates will open starting at 8 am on June 1.
- Where
- Chichdoh Barrage in Chamorshi tehsil, Gadchiroli district, and along the Wainganga River.
- Why
- To reduce reservoir levels ahead of the monsoon and manage potential flooding.
- Gates to Open
- 38
- Opening Date
- June 1
- Barrage Length
- 691 meters
- Barrage Location
- Chamorshi tehsil, Gadchiroli district
- Current Water Level
- 183 meters
- Live Storage
- 53.52 million cubic meters