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Jayakwadi, Majalgaon Release Over 2 Lakh Cusecs as Rains Swell Godavari in Marathwada

State authorities ordered coordinated monitoring by water managers with district collectors in response.

Overview

  • Controlled discharge reached about 1.03 lakh cusec from Jayakwadi and 1.15 lakh cusec from Majalgaon on Tuesday morning.
  • Officials reported a flood-like situation along the Godavari in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna and Beed with several villages affected.
  • Heavy rainfall since Monday night hit key catchments, including Javlala 160 mm and Ramoda 120 mm near Majalgaon, and Gangapur 46 mm, Paithan 92 mm, Bhendala 52 mm near Jayakwadi.
  • The two reservoirs were near capacity with continuous inflows, prompting ongoing, controlled releases to manage levels.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the Water Resources Department to coordinate with MKVDC, GMIDC and district collectors as parts of Solapur and Marathwada reported heavy rain.