Jamshedpur, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : Jamshedpur is facing an increased risk of flooding due to continuous rainfall and the release of water from various reservoirs. On Friday, the water level of the Kharkai River near the Adityapur Bridge exceeded the danger mark, measuring 129.010 meters, while the danger threshold is set at 129.00 meters. This rise in water level has raised concerns among residents in low-lying areas along the banks of the Kharkai and Swarnrekha rivers, with water beginning to encroach on several locations.
The situation has been exacerbated by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal and heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, impacting the region’s rivers and reservoirs. Additional water being released from reservoirs in Jharkhand and Odisha has contributed to the rising water levels in Jamshedpur’s riverine areas. Authorities have increased monitoring in sensitive locations. The rising waters of the Kharkai River have reached low-lying neighborhoods, including Bagbera Naya Basti, Baroda Ghat, Shastri Nagar in Kadma, Sonari, Ramnagar, Mango, Jugsalai, and parts of Kalyan Nagar and Indira Nagar in Bhuiyandih.
In several areas, the river’s water has flowed back through drains, creating waterlogging around roads and homes. As the water level continues to rise, some families living along the riverbanks are taking precautions to secure essential items in higher locations. Due to the ongoing rainfall, the water level at the Chandil Dam has reached 181.00 meters, prompting the opening of nine radial gates by one meter each to facilitate additional water discharge.
The Ganjia Barrage has recorded a water level of 136.90 meters, leading to the opening of all five gates, releasing 999.32 cubic meters of water. Additionally, the Bankabal Dam in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is discharging 144.42 cubic meters, while the Kharkai Dam is releasing 61.02 cubic meters, with two gates opened at each reservoir. The release of water from various reservoirs has increased pressure on the region’s rivers.
The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Jamshedpur, predicting between 64.5 to 115.5 millimeters over the next 24 hours. Rain and thunderstorms are expected from September 26 to 28, with strong winds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour and warnings of lightning strikes.
Authorities are closely monitoring the water levels of the Kharkai and Swarnrekha rivers amid continuous rainfall and water releases from reservoirs. Residents living along the riverbanks and in low-lying areas have been advised to remain vigilant as the risk of rising water levels persists in the coming days.
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