Jharkhand Releases 3 Lakh Cusecs of Water In Damodar, West Bengal Braces For Impact

Ranchi: In response to the incessant rainfall in the state over the past week, authorities at five major dams—Tenughat, Maithon, Panchet, Patratu, and Garga—have started releasing water to manage the situation and prevent overflow and potential damage.

“Over 3.39 lakh (3,39,000) cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water was being released into the rivers, nearly six times the 61,000 cusecs discharged on Saturday from all the dams. This significant volume is flowing into the Damodar River, traversing the districts of Bokaro and Dhanbad before reaching West Bengal,” officials said. 

Officials also mentioned that the Jharkhand government has notified West Bengal about the water release to ensure that precautions are implemented for areas downstream.

Don’t Go Near Low-Lying Areas 

Residents in low-lying areas along the riverbanks have been alerted to the rising water levels and the potential risk of flooding.

“The administration is on alert, and announcements are being made to ensure residents near the Damodar River stay prepared. Block-level officials are also actively monitoring the situation,” an official said. 

Meanwhile, the weather department has indicated that the monsoon is weakening, which is expected to limit rainfall activity in Jharkhand over the next few days. The Met center has also forecast thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas on Friday and Saturday.