As rain abates, Gangapur reduces discharge

As rain abates, Gangapur reduces discharge

NASHIK: Sun came out in the city, raising hopes of stagnant water receding. The rains subsided in the city on Monday, after incessant spells for the last two days. However, many low-lying areas are still water-logged however the connectivity to scores of villages in the district is restored.

As the release of water from the dam has reduced, the flood level has started receding considerably. Life on the banks of the river is limping back to normalcy. Although there is incessant rainfall in the catchment areas, it is, however, less in intensity.

The stock in the dam has gone up to 83 percent. Water is still being released from Gangapur, Darna, Nandur Madhyameshwar barrage. However in the catchment area of the dams, the discharge from the dams has been reduced due to the opening of the rains.

At present, 7244 cusecs of water is being released from Darna dam. While the discharge from Mukne has been reduced to 359.

On the other hand, the discharge from Kadwa dam has also been reduced to 1396. While 341 cusecs of water is also being released from Valdevi dam.

In the Gangapur dam catchment area due to break in rain, the discharge here has been reduced to 996 cusecs. 687 cusecs of water has been released from Alandi dam. At present, 450 cusecs of water is being discharged from Bhojapur.

While 3760 cusecs of water is being released from Palkhed dam and it is being said that this release will be increased if the rain continues in its catchment area.

Nashikites breathed a sigh of relief from the rain yesterday as sun shone many times since morning.

At present, 2439 cusecs of water is flowing under the Holkar bridge. Therefore, it is predicted that the Godavari, which has been in a flood-like situation for the past several days, will be somewhat seen its water level receding.

Jayakwadi Dam 89% full

When the rains start lashing the entire Nashik district and Nagar region, the eyes of Marathwada residents are towards the flood situation in Godavari. After the month of June which went completely dry, doubts were being raised whether Jayakwadi dam will be filled this year or not. However, with just two weeks of continuous rains in the upstream dam areas of Nashik Ahmednagar, the water level of Jayakwadi has reached 89 percent. If the flow of water from the dams in the area including Nashik continues, there is a possibility of discharge from Jayakwadi as well.

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