River Narmada in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh is flowing above danger level & is rising rapidly. It's flowing 0.93 m below its Highest Flood Level. As rain is expected to continue it's likely to go very close to its HFL & there's 5-25% chance of it crossing HFL: Central Water Commission
LIVE: Flash floods threaten Indo-Pak border fencing in Jammu-Kashmir
CWC issues flood advisory; warns of cloudburst, flashfloods in several states
19:21 August 18
19:20 August 18
Flash floods threatening Indo-Pak border fencing in J&K
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains are threatening the three-tier border fencing along the Indo-Pak International Border and have caused minor damage to a section of the fencing in Jammu frontier belt, officials said.
Heavy rains have caused flash floods in various rivers along the border, threatening the border fencing in Samba-Kathua-Jammu belt, they said.
A senior BSF officer said that parts of the fence in Basantar river area are likely to get washed away. "It is 150 to 200 metres of patch. There was partial damage to it. If there is more flooding, it will cause complete damage to the fence and to the adjoining village in Ramgarh."
"Efforts are being made to repair the damage," he said.
He said no post has suffered damage and jawans were keeping vigil along the border.
He said some troops are stationed across the river. "They are self-contained. They have everything with them. They do not cross over to this side. It is dangerous to bring them on this side. The regular movements are going on," he added.
19:18 August 18
Odisha braces for more rains; Malkangiri struggles with damaged houses, crops
The flood-like situation witnessed in parts of Odisha showed signs of improvement on Tuesday with the intensity of rainfall subsiding, even as 933 villages were affected and 321 houses damaged in the worst-hit Malkangiri district, officials said.
However, a fresh downpour is likely in parts of the state over the next few days as another low-pressure area is all set to form over the Bay of Bengal by Wednesday. The state has been battered by heavy rains due to the formation of three-back-to-back low-pressure areas this month, they said.
As per preliminary reports, around 933 villages in Malkangiri have been affected by the heavy rains that pounded Odisha since August 13, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sudam Marndi said after conducting an aerial survey of the affected areas in the district.
The Meteorological Centre said a cyclonic circulation now lies over northeast Bay of Bengal and the neighbouring areas. Under its influence, a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Bay of Bengal by Wednesday.
It is likely to become more marked during the subsequent 24 hours and move westwards gradually. Under its impact, rainfall of varying intensity will lash most parts of the state, particularly north Odisha, it said.
19:17 August 18
Death toll in flood-related incidents in UP rises to 14
Fourteen people have died in flood-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh this year and 16 districts in the state are affected by the deluge, an official said.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stressed that flood relief work is the state government's priority and there will be no dearth of funds to help people hit by the deluge, Relief Commissioner Sanjay Goyal said.
The Sharda river at Palia Kalan in Lakhimpur Kheri, the Saryu and the Ghagara at Ayodhya, Barabanki's Elgin Bridge and Ballia's Turtipaar are flowing above the danger mark.
"A total of 838 villages in 16 districts of the state have been hit by the floods. Among the affected villages, 520 are marooned," Goyal said.
17:44 August 18
Assam floods: No new deaths in 3 days, number of affected people surge to 56,91,694
With no new deaths reported in Assam due to the floods in the past three days, the number of people who have lost their lives to the deluge stands at 112. However, the number of affected people has increased in as many days to 56,91,694.
"112 people dead and 56,91,694 affected due to floods across 30 districts of Assam," the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said in a notification on Tuesday.
Earlier on August 15, the number of deaths was 112, while those affected were 56,89,584 people across 30 districts of the state.
The state government has set up a number of relief camps in the states as the flood situation is getting worse.
16:44 August 18
Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over isolated places of Delhi, Farukhnagar, Jhajjar, Matanhail, Palwal, Hodal Aurangabad, Bhiwadi, Kherkhoda, Mehem, Hansi, Gohana, Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, Khurja during next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department
16:43 August 18
Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would also occur over isolated places of Hapur, Nuh, Bhiwani, Hissar, Loharu, Mahendergarh, Narnaul, Sadulpur, Rewari, Manesar, Sohana during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
16:39 August 18
Andhra CM conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas
Andhra CM conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected East and West Godavari districts.
He was accompanied by state Home Minister M Sucharita, Transport Minister Perni Venkatramaiah and others.
16:34 August 18
Parts of Delhi receive rainfall
Parts of Delhi receive rainfall, visuals from the area around Minto road.
As per India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s forecast, Delhi to experience 'generally cloudy sky with heavy rain' today.
15:30 August 18
Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karajola today visited Chichakhandi bridge in Mudhol area of Bagalkot district & reviewed flood situation. He further instructed officials to take precautionary measures
15:29 August 18
Rain, thundershowers in parts of Uttar Pradesh
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers occurred at a few isolated places over western Uttar Pradesh and at isolated places over eastern part of the state on Tuesday.
According to the meteorological department here, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning occurred at isolated places over the state.
Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely at isolated places over the state on Wednesday, it said.
Rain/thundershower is very likely at many places over western UP and at a few places over eastern UP on August 20 and 21.
14:57 August 18
16 pc above normal rain in Maharashtra so far this monsoon: IMD
Maharashtra has so far received about 16 per cent more rainfall than the normal average in this monsoon season since June, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The state received 826.7 mm rainfall from June 1 to August 17, as against the normal average of 713.7 mm for the same period.
"This is 16 per cent higher, still as per the MeT department's scale it can be described as normal rainfall," an IMD official said on Tuesday.
Out of 36 districts in the state, six have received largely excess showers, while Yavatmal, Gondia and Akola have reported deficient rainfall since June 1, the IMD said.
The MeT department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in coastal, western and central Maharashtra on Tuesday.
14:57 August 18
Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over & adjoining areas of Kosli, Bhiwani, Hissar, Loharu, Mahendergarh, Narnaul, Sadulpur, Rewari, Gurugram Manesar, Rajgarh, Bawal during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
14:57 August 18
Thunderstorms with moderate to heavy intensity rain would occur over isolated areas of South-west, West Delhi (Dwarka, IGI Airport, Nazafgarh), Farukhnagar, Jhajjar, Matanhail, Charkhidadri, Bhiwadi during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
14:13 August 18
Threat of flash floods over watersheds & neighbourhood area of Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Seoni, Jabalpur & Umaria districts in East Madhya Pradesh for next 6 hours: Central Water Commission Official's Flood Forecast
14:11 August 18
High tide hits Mumbai's Bandra Bandstand
High tide hits Mumbai's Bandra Bandstand amid rainfall in the city.
14:09 August 18
Roads waterlogged in parts of Vadodara
Gujarat: Roads waterlogged in parts of Vadodara
Several roads in Vadodara were waterlogged following heavy rainfall in the city.
India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall for several districts of the state till 21st August.
14:05 August 18
Death toll in Idukki landslide rises to 59
The death toll in Idukki landslide rose to 59 on Tuesday, with one more body found from Rajamala in Pettimudi.
The body of a boy was found from the gravel bank, its identity is yet to be ascertained.
Search operations are underway to find other 11 victims who went missing in the landslide.
12:16 August 18
Krishna, Vedganga, Dudhganga rivers flow above danger mark in Belgaum
Chikodi: Krishna, Vedganga, Dudhganga rivers flow above danger mark in Belgaum
Residents of Chikodi village were seen fleeing to safer locations by crossing the overflowing Krishna river.
It is to be noted that the Krishna, Vedanga and Dudhganga rivers in Belgaum district are flowing over bridges built on them. but no rescue teams have been deployed in the region yet.
As a result of this, locals have been forced to risk their lives and cross the raging rivers to reach safer grounds.
11:44 August 18
Water body issues flood advisory for states
New Delhi: The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued a flood advisory for several states, warning some states of likely flash floods and landslides, as continuous rains continued to wreak havoc in parts of the country and water level in rivers rises.
In the advisory issued for Odisha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the commission said due to the ongoing extremely heavy rainfall, the Godavari River is also getting good flows following rains in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Telangana, the advisory said. The Polavaram project on the Godavari in Andhra Pradesh is likely to get around 40,000 cumecs (cubic metre per second) and Laxmi Barrage around 20,000 cumecs till Monday (August 17) night and is expected to rise in view of the rainfall forecast, it said.
The advisory for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh said there is the likelihood of rise in water levels in rivers such as the Ganga, Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, Ghaggar, Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, Ramganga, Sarda, Sarju and Ghaghra due to a forecast of heavy to very rains there.
"There is likelihood of flash floods in some of the hill districts in these states in association with cloudburst. Necessary precautions have to be taken for possible landslides and blockages of river flows due to landslides in high ranges of these states," the CWC said.
While the Indravati River is likely to rise in Dantewada, Narayanpur and Bijapur districts in Chhattisgarh, river Sabari is likely to rise rapidly in Koraput, Malkangiri districts of Odisha and in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh and east Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, it said.
The advisory for Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa said there is likelihood of rise in water levels in the basins of lower Mahi, lower Narmada, lower Tapi and Damanganga. "Water level for Narmada, Tapi, Damanganga rivers are likely to rise rapidly due to rains which are predicted over next 4-5 days."
"Madhuban dam in Valsad District is likely to get heavy inflows. At present, the dam has storage of 67.09 per cent. A close watch is to be maintained and release of water, if any has to be done, it should be with due care and after informing all downstream districts including Union Territory of Daman," the CWC said.
Other dams in this region such as Kadana Dam on river Mahi, Panam Dam on river Panam, Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada, Ukai Dam on river Tapi are also expected to get increased inflows.
The Hatnur Dam in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra is likely to get an inflow of around 1,505 cumec till August 17 night and Ukai Dam is also expected to receive around 3,703 cumec till Tuesday morning. "Due to the forecast of extremely heavy rain in their catchment, there is likelihood of sudden rise in inflows which may have to be regulated properly following the rule curves and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) after informing all downstream districts well in advance," it said.
As the rainfall of higher intensity is likely to continue for at least 1-2 days, there is likelihood of rise in levels of rivers along the west coast in Maharashtra and Goa in the west flowing rivers between Tapi and Tadri. "Necessary precautions have to be taken on road and rail bridges which pass through these areas as they are prone to submergence. Care should be taken to regulate road and rail traffic to avoid any incidents," the advisory said.
Due to heavy rains in East Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh for next 3-4 days, there is a likelihood of rise in water levels in rivers such as Chambal, Mahi, Sabarmati, Kalisindh, Banas. Most of the dams in these rivers are having storage between 35 to 70 per cent and care should be exercised to monitor the situation very closely, the advisory said.
The advisory for Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh said inflows have started increasing in Panchana dam, and Parwan Pickup Weir and have crossed the threshold limit. The advisory for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka said due to continuous inflows from the previous spell of rainfall in the southern states, most of the dams in Cauvery Basin have reached very close to 90-97 per cent storage.
A round the clock watch has to be maintained for proper reservoir operation and information to all downstream districts as well as to lower riparian states has to be provided well in advance, it said. Most of the dams in Krishna Basin are also having storage between 86 to 97 per cent. Hidkal Dam on Ghataprabha River is filled to 97 per cent of its full capacity and hence a close watch has to be maintained for any increased inflows likely due to the very heavy rainfall forecast for central Maharashtra during the next 2-3 days, the advisory said.
Due to water flows from upstream areas of Krishna River, the Almatti and Narayanpur dams are getting heavy inflows and since these dams are filled around 90 to 92 per cent of the capacity, both the dams are releasing the excess flow. The advisory for Bihar said many rivers the state continue to flow in severe to above normal flood situation with falling trend. The situation will continue for another three-four days, it added.
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19:21 August 18
River Narmada in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh is flowing above danger level & is rising rapidly. It's flowing 0.93 m below its Highest Flood Level. As rain is expected to continue it's likely to go very close to its HFL & there's 5-25% chance of it crossing HFL: Central Water Commission
19:20 August 18
Flash floods threatening Indo-Pak border fencing in J&K
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains are threatening the three-tier border fencing along the Indo-Pak International Border and have caused minor damage to a section of the fencing in Jammu frontier belt, officials said.
Heavy rains have caused flash floods in various rivers along the border, threatening the border fencing in Samba-Kathua-Jammu belt, they said.
A senior BSF officer said that parts of the fence in Basantar river area are likely to get washed away. "It is 150 to 200 metres of patch. There was partial damage to it. If there is more flooding, it will cause complete damage to the fence and to the adjoining village in Ramgarh."
"Efforts are being made to repair the damage," he said.
He said no post has suffered damage and jawans were keeping vigil along the border.
He said some troops are stationed across the river. "They are self-contained. They have everything with them. They do not cross over to this side. It is dangerous to bring them on this side. The regular movements are going on," he added.
19:18 August 18
Odisha braces for more rains; Malkangiri struggles with damaged houses, crops
The flood-like situation witnessed in parts of Odisha showed signs of improvement on Tuesday with the intensity of rainfall subsiding, even as 933 villages were affected and 321 houses damaged in the worst-hit Malkangiri district, officials said.
However, a fresh downpour is likely in parts of the state over the next few days as another low-pressure area is all set to form over the Bay of Bengal by Wednesday. The state has been battered by heavy rains due to the formation of three-back-to-back low-pressure areas this month, they said.
As per preliminary reports, around 933 villages in Malkangiri have been affected by the heavy rains that pounded Odisha since August 13, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sudam Marndi said after conducting an aerial survey of the affected areas in the district.
The Meteorological Centre said a cyclonic circulation now lies over northeast Bay of Bengal and the neighbouring areas. Under its influence, a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Bay of Bengal by Wednesday.
It is likely to become more marked during the subsequent 24 hours and move westwards gradually. Under its impact, rainfall of varying intensity will lash most parts of the state, particularly north Odisha, it said.
19:17 August 18
Death toll in flood-related incidents in UP rises to 14
Fourteen people have died in flood-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh this year and 16 districts in the state are affected by the deluge, an official said.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stressed that flood relief work is the state government's priority and there will be no dearth of funds to help people hit by the deluge, Relief Commissioner Sanjay Goyal said.
The Sharda river at Palia Kalan in Lakhimpur Kheri, the Saryu and the Ghagara at Ayodhya, Barabanki's Elgin Bridge and Ballia's Turtipaar are flowing above the danger mark.
"A total of 838 villages in 16 districts of the state have been hit by the floods. Among the affected villages, 520 are marooned," Goyal said.
17:44 August 18
Assam floods: No new deaths in 3 days, number of affected people surge to 56,91,694
With no new deaths reported in Assam due to the floods in the past three days, the number of people who have lost their lives to the deluge stands at 112. However, the number of affected people has increased in as many days to 56,91,694.
"112 people dead and 56,91,694 affected due to floods across 30 districts of Assam," the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said in a notification on Tuesday.
Earlier on August 15, the number of deaths was 112, while those affected were 56,89,584 people across 30 districts of the state.
The state government has set up a number of relief camps in the states as the flood situation is getting worse.
16:44 August 18
Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over isolated places of Delhi, Farukhnagar, Jhajjar, Matanhail, Palwal, Hodal Aurangabad, Bhiwadi, Kherkhoda, Mehem, Hansi, Gohana, Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, Khurja during next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department
16:43 August 18
Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would also occur over isolated places of Hapur, Nuh, Bhiwani, Hissar, Loharu, Mahendergarh, Narnaul, Sadulpur, Rewari, Manesar, Sohana during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
16:39 August 18
Andhra CM conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas
Andhra CM conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected East and West Godavari districts.
He was accompanied by state Home Minister M Sucharita, Transport Minister Perni Venkatramaiah and others.
16:34 August 18
Parts of Delhi receive rainfall
Parts of Delhi receive rainfall, visuals from the area around Minto road.
As per India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s forecast, Delhi to experience 'generally cloudy sky with heavy rain' today.
15:30 August 18
Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karajola today visited Chichakhandi bridge in Mudhol area of Bagalkot district & reviewed flood situation. He further instructed officials to take precautionary measures
15:29 August 18
Rain, thundershowers in parts of Uttar Pradesh
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers occurred at a few isolated places over western Uttar Pradesh and at isolated places over eastern part of the state on Tuesday.
According to the meteorological department here, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning occurred at isolated places over the state.
Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely at isolated places over the state on Wednesday, it said.
Rain/thundershower is very likely at many places over western UP and at a few places over eastern UP on August 20 and 21.
14:57 August 18
16 pc above normal rain in Maharashtra so far this monsoon: IMD
Maharashtra has so far received about 16 per cent more rainfall than the normal average in this monsoon season since June, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The state received 826.7 mm rainfall from June 1 to August 17, as against the normal average of 713.7 mm for the same period.
"This is 16 per cent higher, still as per the MeT department's scale it can be described as normal rainfall," an IMD official said on Tuesday.
Out of 36 districts in the state, six have received largely excess showers, while Yavatmal, Gondia and Akola have reported deficient rainfall since June 1, the IMD said.
The MeT department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in coastal, western and central Maharashtra on Tuesday.
14:57 August 18
Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over & adjoining areas of Kosli, Bhiwani, Hissar, Loharu, Mahendergarh, Narnaul, Sadulpur, Rewari, Gurugram Manesar, Rajgarh, Bawal during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
14:57 August 18
Thunderstorms with moderate to heavy intensity rain would occur over isolated areas of South-west, West Delhi (Dwarka, IGI Airport, Nazafgarh), Farukhnagar, Jhajjar, Matanhail, Charkhidadri, Bhiwadi during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
14:13 August 18
Threat of flash floods over watersheds & neighbourhood area of Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Seoni, Jabalpur & Umaria districts in East Madhya Pradesh for next 6 hours: Central Water Commission Official's Flood Forecast
14:11 August 18
High tide hits Mumbai's Bandra Bandstand
High tide hits Mumbai's Bandra Bandstand amid rainfall in the city.
14:09 August 18
Roads waterlogged in parts of Vadodara
Gujarat: Roads waterlogged in parts of Vadodara
Several roads in Vadodara were waterlogged following heavy rainfall in the city.
India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall for several districts of the state till 21st August.
14:05 August 18
Death toll in Idukki landslide rises to 59
The death toll in Idukki landslide rose to 59 on Tuesday, with one more body found from Rajamala in Pettimudi.
The body of a boy was found from the gravel bank, its identity is yet to be ascertained.
Search operations are underway to find other 11 victims who went missing in the landslide.
12:16 August 18
Krishna, Vedganga, Dudhganga rivers flow above danger mark in Belgaum
Chikodi: Krishna, Vedganga, Dudhganga rivers flow above danger mark in Belgaum
Residents of Chikodi village were seen fleeing to safer locations by crossing the overflowing Krishna river.
It is to be noted that the Krishna, Vedanga and Dudhganga rivers in Belgaum district are flowing over bridges built on them. but no rescue teams have been deployed in the region yet.
As a result of this, locals have been forced to risk their lives and cross the raging rivers to reach safer grounds.
11:44 August 18
Water body issues flood advisory for states
New Delhi: The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued a flood advisory for several states, warning some states of likely flash floods and landslides, as continuous rains continued to wreak havoc in parts of the country and water level in rivers rises.
In the advisory issued for Odisha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the commission said due to the ongoing extremely heavy rainfall, the Godavari River is also getting good flows following rains in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Telangana, the advisory said. The Polavaram project on the Godavari in Andhra Pradesh is likely to get around 40,000 cumecs (cubic metre per second) and Laxmi Barrage around 20,000 cumecs till Monday (August 17) night and is expected to rise in view of the rainfall forecast, it said.
The advisory for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh said there is the likelihood of rise in water levels in rivers such as the Ganga, Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, Ghaggar, Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, Ramganga, Sarda, Sarju and Ghaghra due to a forecast of heavy to very rains there.
"There is likelihood of flash floods in some of the hill districts in these states in association with cloudburst. Necessary precautions have to be taken for possible landslides and blockages of river flows due to landslides in high ranges of these states," the CWC said.
While the Indravati River is likely to rise in Dantewada, Narayanpur and Bijapur districts in Chhattisgarh, river Sabari is likely to rise rapidly in Koraput, Malkangiri districts of Odisha and in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh and east Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, it said.
The advisory for Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa said there is likelihood of rise in water levels in the basins of lower Mahi, lower Narmada, lower Tapi and Damanganga. "Water level for Narmada, Tapi, Damanganga rivers are likely to rise rapidly due to rains which are predicted over next 4-5 days."
"Madhuban dam in Valsad District is likely to get heavy inflows. At present, the dam has storage of 67.09 per cent. A close watch is to be maintained and release of water, if any has to be done, it should be with due care and after informing all downstream districts including Union Territory of Daman," the CWC said.
Other dams in this region such as Kadana Dam on river Mahi, Panam Dam on river Panam, Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada, Ukai Dam on river Tapi are also expected to get increased inflows.
The Hatnur Dam in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra is likely to get an inflow of around 1,505 cumec till August 17 night and Ukai Dam is also expected to receive around 3,703 cumec till Tuesday morning. "Due to the forecast of extremely heavy rain in their catchment, there is likelihood of sudden rise in inflows which may have to be regulated properly following the rule curves and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) after informing all downstream districts well in advance," it said.
As the rainfall of higher intensity is likely to continue for at least 1-2 days, there is likelihood of rise in levels of rivers along the west coast in Maharashtra and Goa in the west flowing rivers between Tapi and Tadri. "Necessary precautions have to be taken on road and rail bridges which pass through these areas as they are prone to submergence. Care should be taken to regulate road and rail traffic to avoid any incidents," the advisory said.
Due to heavy rains in East Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh for next 3-4 days, there is a likelihood of rise in water levels in rivers such as Chambal, Mahi, Sabarmati, Kalisindh, Banas. Most of the dams in these rivers are having storage between 35 to 70 per cent and care should be exercised to monitor the situation very closely, the advisory said.
The advisory for Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh said inflows have started increasing in Panchana dam, and Parwan Pickup Weir and have crossed the threshold limit. The advisory for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka said due to continuous inflows from the previous spell of rainfall in the southern states, most of the dams in Cauvery Basin have reached very close to 90-97 per cent storage.
A round the clock watch has to be maintained for proper reservoir operation and information to all downstream districts as well as to lower riparian states has to be provided well in advance, it said. Most of the dams in Krishna Basin are also having storage between 86 to 97 per cent. Hidkal Dam on Ghataprabha River is filled to 97 per cent of its full capacity and hence a close watch has to be maintained for any increased inflows likely due to the very heavy rainfall forecast for central Maharashtra during the next 2-3 days, the advisory said.
Due to water flows from upstream areas of Krishna River, the Almatti and Narayanpur dams are getting heavy inflows and since these dams are filled around 90 to 92 per cent of the capacity, both the dams are releasing the excess flow. The advisory for Bihar said many rivers the state continue to flow in severe to above normal flood situation with falling trend. The situation will continue for another three-four days, it added.
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Last Updated : Aug 18, 2020, 7:23 PM IST
