50% Raj dams filled up in 1st week of monsoon

Half of the total dam storage in the state have already filled up in the first week of monsoon, which was only 32.46% last year, according to the data from the state water resources portal, adding that two of the largest dams have reached the brim with more than 97% water availability.

- HT Correspondent

JAIPUR:

Monsoon officially entered the state on June 20, as per the meteorology department, and the heavy rainfall started from the very first day in the state, particularly in its eastern part. Following an incessant heavy rain over a week, a flood-like situation unfolded in Baran district while many other places reported severe waterlogging, buildings being collapsed and deaths, the officials said.

Such constant heavy rainfall filled up 50.32% of the total water storage capacity of Rajasthan's 692 dams, according to the official data of the state water resources department. It further stated that only 32.46% of the capacity was filled up in the dams as of June 29 last year.

In the first week of monsoon, Rajasthan received 144% excessive rainfall than the normal average. While eastern Rajasthan recorded 210% excess, the western Rajasthan received 54% excess rainfall till Wednesday, said IMD.