Rajasthan: Dams in full glory as final lap of monsoon fills them | Jaipur News

File Photo of Bisalpur dam

JAIPUR: The final spell of the southwest monsoon has rejuvenated majority of the dams and reservoirs in the state. Bisalpur dam, which was awaiting good rainfall in its catchment areas, is finally witnessing a rise in its water level. Its current water level stands at 311.83RL/metre against the full capacity of 315 RL/metre. Also, with water continuously reaching the catchment areas, authorities are expecting further elevation in the dam’s level.
Even Jawai Dam of Pali, which did not receive water for the past three years, is now 15% filled.
The last lap of the monsoon has brought moderate to heavy rainfall in almost every part of the state.
Majority of the places are witnessing heavy rainfall due to which all the reservoirs have reached at good water levels.
The water level at Kota Barrage (Kota) has reached at 259.52 RL/metre against a full capacity of 260.30 RL/metre. “It is now 96% filled and good rainfall in the Kota division will further elevate its level. Also good rainfall in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh has attributed in increasing the water level of the dam,” said an officer with the water resources department.
Similarly, all the 16 gates of Mahi Dam situated at Banswara were opened twice this season due to increased water levels.