On 2 July, the Central Water Commission (CWC) announced that water levels at 11 river monitoring stations across India have crossed the warning level. Fortunately, none of these stations have reached the danger mark or the severe and extreme flood categories. This information was shared in the CWC’s daily flood bulletin, which is part of the Central Flood Control Room’s ongoing monitoring efforts.
The bulletin revealed that there are 12 additional sites in states such as Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh that are experiencing above-normal flood situations. While the water levels at these sites have surpassed warning thresholds, they remain below the critical danger levels.
In Assam, the Kushiyara River at Karimganj and the Brahmaputra River at Neamatighat in Jorhat are being closely monitored as they approach concerning levels. Bihar is also under observation, with high water levels noted in the Kosi at Baltara, Bagmati at Benibad, and Gandak at Dumariaghat.
Uttar Pradesh has four key sites where water levels have reached the warning marks. These include the Ganga at Fatehgarh and Kachhla Bridge, as well as the Ghagra at Elgin Bridge and Gandak at Khadda. The Ghagra River has reached 95 metres at Elgin Bridge, prompting heightened surveillance in the area.
In Odisha, the Subarnarekha River has also been reported to be above normal levels at Mathani Road Bridge and Rajghat in Baleshwar district. Tamil Nadu has reported similar conditions at Musiri along the Cauvery River.
The CWC has also released inflow forecasts for 23 reservoir and barrage sites across 10 states. This includes Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Major reservoirs in Karnataka, such as Almatti, Narayanapur, and Tungabhadra, are either stable or seeing increasing inflows. In Odisha, the Rengali Reservoir and West Bengal’s Durgapur Barrage have recorded significant water inflows, raising alerts for potential impacts downstream.
Despite the active monsoon season and the rising water levels in many areas, the CWC assured that none of the monitored river stations have exceeded their historical maximum flood levels as of now. This positive news indicates that while vigilance is necessary, immediate flood threats are currently manageable.
As conditions change, the CWC will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed. Residents living near these rivers are advised to stay informed and follow any guidelines provided by local authorities to ensure their safety during this rainy season.
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