Continuous severe rainfall across Bharatpur district has driven water levels in local reservoirs upward, pushing the region's largest water body, Baretha Dam, to near peak capacity. Fresh inflows from catchment areas are filling the reservoir at a rapid pace, prompting local authorities to initiate precautionary measures across surrounding low-lying habitations.
Water Level Crosses 26 Feet as Spillway Gates Face Possible Opening
Baretha Dam holds a maximum capacity of 29 feet. Following the ongoing spell of heavy precipitation, official measurements recorded the water level rising above the 26-foot mark. Water Resources Department official Dashrath Gurjar stated that staff members are maintaining round-the-clock observation over the structure. If rainfall persists in the catchment zones, officials may need to release excess water by opening the spillway gates to preserve the structural stability of the reservoir.
High Alert Sounded Across 50 Neighboring Villages
Anticipating potential waterlogging and sudden discharge, the district administration has set emergency protocols into motion. An official alert has been conveyed to nearly 50 villages located in the downstream and adjacent zones of Baretha Dam. Authorities have instructed local residents to remain vigilant and keep provisions ready for shifting to higher ground if emergency conditions arise.
Continuous Administrative Surveillance in Vulnerable Zones
Special administrative units have been deployed to actively monitor the status of the dam and supervise vulnerable residential areas. Communication networks are being utilized to inform villagers of any operational changes at the spillway in real time. Administration representatives emphasized that while the overall situation remains under control, field officials are taking no chances given the unpredictable weather pattern.
