Villages on Alert as Dhamni Dam Gates to Open Amid Heavy Showers

Villages along the Surya river in Maharashtra's Palghar district have been alerted due to the imminent opening of three gates of the Dhamni dam on Wednesday. The district has experienced heavy rains recently, and authorities are ensuring a gradual release of 93.09 cumecs of water to mitigate risk.

Villages on the banks of the Surya river in Maharashtra's Palghar district have been put on high alert as three gates of the Dhamni dam are scheduled to be opened on Wednesday, according to an official statement.

The district has been experiencing heavy rainfall over the last few days, leading to concerns about rising water levels.

An estimated 93.09 cumecs of water will be discharged from the dam, authorities said, assuring that the release will occur gradually to prevent any sudden increase in water level. Tehsildars and block development officers of Vikramgad, Dahanu, and Palghar have been instructed to alert villagers residing along the riverbanks.

(With inputs from agencies.)