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Bansagar Dam opens 12 of 18 gates, releasing 7,525 cumecs into Son River
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:00 PM
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After 48 hours of continuous rain, Bansagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh opened 12 of its 18 gates on Saturday, allowing a flow of 7,525 cumecs into the Son River and urging nearby residents to stay vigilant.
The Bansagar Dam, situated near Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh, released water through twelve of its eighteen spillway gates on Saturday at noon. The decision came after more than two days of uninterrupted rainfall that raised the reservoir level significantly.
Authorities cited the surge in inflow as the primary reason for increasing the outflow, directing a measured discharge of 7,525 cubic metres per second into the Son River. The controlled release is intended to prevent overtopping and safeguard the dam’s structural integrity.
Local officials warned residents living along the riverbanks to remain alert and avoid low‑lying areas. Continuous monitoring will be maintained, and further gate operations will be adjusted based on real‑time water levels.
The move reflects standard flood‑management protocols for large multipurpose dams in the region, aiming to balance water storage needs with downstream safety.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged following the release, but authorities have urged communities to stay prepared for possible fluctuations in river flow.
Authorities cited the surge in inflow as the primary reason for increasing the outflow, directing a measured discharge of 7,525 cubic metres per second into the Son River. The controlled release is intended to prevent overtopping and safeguard the dam’s structural integrity.
Local officials warned residents living along the riverbanks to remain alert and avoid low‑lying areas. Continuous monitoring will be maintained, and further gate operations will be adjusted based on real‑time water levels.
The move reflects standard flood‑management protocols for large multipurpose dams in the region, aiming to balance water storage needs with downstream safety.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged following the release, but authorities have urged communities to stay prepared for possible fluctuations in river flow.