MP Weather: Alert Issued as Water Levels Rise Following Opening of Bargi Dam Gates; Relief Camps Set-Up in Two Dists

Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has urged citizens to remain vigilant to avoid issues caused by excessive rainfall. He emphasized the importance of taking special care of children, advising that they should avoid areas with high water levels and downstream regions. Additionally, caution is advised against lightning strikes, and people should avoid taking shelter under trees, as lightning is more likely to strike them. 

Dr. Yadav mentioned that the state has received 4 percent more rainfall than the average so far. With the opening of the gates of Bargi Dam, water levels are expected to rise, and an alert has been issued to all concerned districts. Relief camps have been established in the Sagar and Katni districts, which have been particularly affected by the heavy rainfall.

Rainfall predicted across entire state over next four days

The monsoon is currently active in the state, with approximately 400 mm of rain recorded so far, which is 4 percent above the average as of today, July 26th. Light rainfall is predicted across the entire state over the next four days, with heavier rainfall expected in three divisions. 

Some districts in the Bhopal, Narmadapuram, and Jabalpur divisions, including Bhopal, Vidisha, Sehore, Raisen, Rajgarh, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, Katni, Balaghat, Seoni, and Chhindwara, are forecasted to experience heavy rainfall. Additionally, heavy rainfall is predicted in Panna and Chhatarpur in the Sagar division, as well as in the Satna district in the Rewa division.

Water level will increase when Bargi gates open, instructions to districts to remain alert

CM Dr. Yadav stated that the Bargi Dam reservoir has currently a water level of 416 meters. This level is expected to rise by two meters in the next two days, necessitating the opening of the dam's gates. An alert has been issued for downstream districts, including Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Narmadapuram, Harda, Khandwa, and Khargone. Residents in these districts' villages are to be informed, and the administration has been instructed to take necessary precautions to ensure public safety.

Relief camps set up in Sagar and Katni

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that it is raining in the entire state which is also necessary for agriculture. Due to excessive rainfall, low-lying settlements were flooded at some places in Katni and Sagar districts. Relief camps have been set up at these places. Similarly, there was heavy rainfall in Ratlam and Sheopur districts yesterday (i.e. Thursday).