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Parvati River Swells in Dholpur as Four Dam Gates Opened Amid Heavy Rain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 05:02 PM
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Heavy rain in Dholpur, Rajasthan caused the Parvati River to rise sharply, prompting officials to open four gates of the Parvati Dam and issue safety alerts.
The Rajasthan district of Dholpur experienced intense rainfall on Tuesday, leading to a rapid rise in the water level of the Parvati River. As the river approached its danger mark, authorities at the Parvati Dam opened four of its spillway gates to release excess water and mitigate the risk of overtopping.
Opening the gates has resulted in water inundating low‑lying areas downstream, affecting several villages and agricultural fields. Local residents reported waterlogging in streets and near the riverbanks, prompting temporary evacuations in the most vulnerable zones.
The Dholpur police have heightened patrols around critical points such as bridges, schools and markets. Officers have appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from the riverbanks, and follow any further instructions from disaster management officials.
State disaster response teams remain on standby, monitoring the situation and ready to provide relief if the water levels continue to rise. Residents are advised to keep emergency kits handy and stay tuned to official updates.
Opening the gates has resulted in water inundating low‑lying areas downstream, affecting several villages and agricultural fields. Local residents reported waterlogging in streets and near the riverbanks, prompting temporary evacuations in the most vulnerable zones.
The Dholpur police have heightened patrols around critical points such as bridges, schools and markets. Officers have appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from the riverbanks, and follow any further instructions from disaster management officials.
State disaster response teams remain on standby, monitoring the situation and ready to provide relief if the water levels continue to rise. Residents are advised to keep emergency kits handy and stay tuned to official updates.