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Johila Dam water level rises in Umaria, four gates opened to release water
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:15 PM
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Continuous rainfall has pushed the water level of Johila Dam in Umaria higher, prompting authorities to open four spillway gates to release excess water.
Continuous rain over the past days has caused the water level in Johila Dam, located near Umaria in Madhya Pradesh, to rise sharply. The surge prompted the dam's managing authority to take immediate action to prevent overtopping.
Four spillway gates were opened in a controlled manner to release the excess water downstream. Engineers monitored the flow to ensure that the discharge remained within safe limits and did not threaten nearby settlements.
Local officials have advised residents in low‑lying areas downstream to stay alert and avoid the riverbanks until the water level stabilises. The dam's water level will continue to be monitored closely as the monsoon rains persist.
Four spillway gates were opened in a controlled manner to release the excess water downstream. Engineers monitored the flow to ensure that the discharge remained within safe limits and did not threaten nearby settlements.
Local officials have advised residents in low‑lying areas downstream to stay alert and avoid the riverbanks until the water level stabilises. The dam's water level will continue to be monitored closely as the monsoon rains persist.