At villages located on Sheonath banks
Bhilai, Aug 28: Though the district received relief from the incessant rains that continued for more than 48-hours, still the flood threat looms large at the villages situated on the banks of River Sheonath. Water level is gradually rising in the river as large quantity of water is being released from the reservoirs. Water released from Tandula and Mongra reservoirs is likely to enter the district borders on Wednesday morning. The increased flow of water could lead to floods at the villages situated on the banks of this river. District Administration has already come in alert mode for tackling the possible natural disasters.
According to information, water is being released from Mongra Barrage (Rajnandgaon) at regular intervals. Kharkhara Dam is likely to get filled to its full capacity till morning hours of August 29 after which excessive water will be released in River Sheonath. The Tandula reservoir is also packed to its full capacity and water is being continuously drained in the Sheonath’s stream. Further, about 16000 cusec water has been released from Mongra Barrage.
The villages of Konari, Bharda, Changori, Chandkhuri, Achoti, Piparchedi, Pisegaon, Nankatti and Mahamara have been already listed as hypersensitive. Administration is maintaining round the clock vigil in these areas and has chalked out an effective plan to tackle floods. Alert has been sounded in other villages which are categorized as prone to flood. Administrative officials are in regular touch with the Sarpanchs, Panchs, Panchayat Secretaries and others of these villages.
Here at the border of Durg City, Sheonath was flowing almost ten feet above the Mahamara Anicut. The old bridge of Sheonath on Durg – Rajnandgaon road has been closed as water is flowing only 3-4 feet below the road level.
On the other hand, the Water Resources Department is making efforts to reduce the water pressure in Sheonath. About 1000 cusec water has been released in Tandula canal for filling the Maroda Pond which is presently filled to its 60% capacity. Morid Reservoir is already filled to its full capacity.