Releasing 2,200.76 cusecs of water, officials opened two gates of the Parvati Dam while maintaining strict surveillance.
Heavy downpours over 24 hours flooded Rajasthan’s Dholpur district, raising the Chambal River by 8 metres toward the danger mark and causing widespread waterlogging, crop damage, and home inundation. Releasing 2,200.76 cusecs of water, officials opened two gates of the Parvati Dam while maintaining strict surveillance. Police were deployed, and the Jal Sansadhan Vibhag advised avoiding low-lying areas. Residents demanded a permanent drainage solution.
Published: 06 Sept 2026, 01:13 pm IST
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