Authorities in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh have opened six gates of the Adwa Dam following a massive surge in water levels, triggering flood-like conditions in surrounding areas. The controlled release of water from the reservoir has pushed several local rivers into a state of high spate, inundating agricultural fields across more than ten villages and causing significant distress to local farming communities.
According to officials, the heavy inflow into the Adwa Dam is being driven by continuous rainfall as well as a steady discharge coming in from the Bansagar Canal. With the reservoir holding water beyond its normal capacity, authorities were left with no option but to release the excess volume into the Adwa River. This sudden discharge has caused the Su-Suad and various other neighboring rivers to overflow, affecting crops in key localities including Halia Bazar, Basuara, and Belan Baroudha.
The rising waters have flooded causeways and low-lying bridges, halting vehicular movement and completely severing road connectivity to roughly twelve to fourteen villages, including the areas surrounding the Kotarnath Temple and Garhbadadham. In response to the crisis, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate and other senior administrative officials visited the affected spots to inspect the situation firsthand. The district administration has issued strict warnings, urging residents to stay away from riverbanks and adhere to all safety advisories to prevent any accidents.
Local resident Bhola shared that whenever water is released from the upstream reservoir, at least six villages bear the brunt of the flooding. Water enters habitations and cuts off communication routes entirely, bringing routine activities to a standstill. He noted that with the monsoon rains refusing to abate, the repeated release of water has pushed rivers to dangerous levels, turning these recurring seasonal challenges into a persistent ordeal for the local population.
