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Mahi Dam in Banswara Reaches 78% of Its Full Capacity 

Other dams in Rajasthan, such as Kota Barrage, Jawahar Sagar, and Rana Pratap Sagar, are also over 70% full...
 

In Banswara, the Mahi Dam's water level has reached 1,706.807 million cubic meters, which is over 78% of its full capacity of 2,180.409 million cubic meters. A red alert has been issued in Banswara, and the dam is likely to fill completely in the coming days. Other dams in Rajasthan, such as Kota Barrage, Jawahar Sagar, and Rana Pratap Sagar, are also over 70% full.

The Bisalpur Dam, a major water source for Tonk, Jaipur, and Ajmer, has filled to nearly 76% of its capacity. The dam's water level had been low until August 2 but started rising steadily from August 3. Currently, the water level is above 314 meters, with the dam's full capacity at 315.50 meters.

The dam now holds over 800 million cubic meters of water, compared to its total capacity of 1,095.859 million cubic meters. Senior engineers at Bisalpur Dam are closely monitoring the water levels and will decide in the coming days when and how to release excess water.

The Triveni, a confluence of three rivers near the dam, is also flowing at a height of 3.30 meters. Officials have noted that if the water inflow continues at the current rate for the next four to five days, the dam could reach its full capacity.

With at least two more monsoon spells expected, most dams in Rajasthan could soon reach full capacity. The weather office has forecasted good rains for the first week of September, raising hopes that many dams in the state will reach or come close to full capacity.