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Amount : ₹5001
Due to continuous heavy rainfall, authorities in Jharkhand have opened gates at five key dams to control rising water levels. Over 3.39 lakh cusecs of water is being discharged into the Damodar River, affecting downstream areas. Residents in low-lying regions have been warned about potential flooding as officials actively monitor the situation.
BOKARO: In the past four days, continuous heavy rainfall has caused a significant rise in the water levels of several dams across Jharkhand, leading to the opening of dam gates to manage the situation. Authorities at five key dams in the state- Tenughat, Maithon, Panchet, Patratu, and Garga - have begun releasing water to prevent overflow and damage.
The water level in dams are being reviewed regularly and its discharge is being adjusted accordingly.
Over 3.39 lakhs (3,39,000) cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water was being discharged into the rivers on Tuesday morning, which is nearly six times the amount released on Saturday (61,000 cusecs) from all the dams. This large volume of water is flowing into the Damodar River, passing through the districts of Bokaro and Dhanbad, eventually reaching West Bengal. The Jharkhand government has informed West Bengal about the release to ensure precautions are in place for downstream areas.
Residents in low-lying areas along the riverbanks have been warned about the rising water levels and the risk of flooding. Bokaro's Deputy Commissioner, Jadhav Vijaya Narayan Rao, stated that “the administration is on alert, and announcements are being made to ensure residents near the Damodar River stay prepared. Block-level officials are also actively monitoring the situation.”
The water from Tenughat (Bokaro) and Panchet (Dhanbad) flows directly into the Damodar River, while Maithon Dam, located in Dhanbad, releases water into the Barakar River, a tributary of the Damodar. Patratu Dam, situated in Ramgarh district, discharges into the Nalkari River, which feeds into the Damodar. Garga (Bokaro) Dam releases water in Garga river which also flows in Damodar River.
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