Morbe Dam At Full Capacity, Flood Alert Issued In Raigad

Following six consecutive days of heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, the Morbe Dam has reached 100% storage capacity, prompting the release of water into the Dhavari river. According to FPJ In the early hours of Wednesday, at 3:10 a.m., dam officials lifted both curved gates (12 m × 3 m) by 25 cm, discharging 1,123 cusecs of water downstream.

Precautionary Measures in Raigad

In response, the Raigad district administration has issued a precautionary flood alert to villages along the Dhavari river, including Chowk, Jambhivli, Asare, Dharani, Tupgaon, Asaroti, and Kopri, as well as settlements located near the Patalganga river. Authorities have advised residents not to enter riverbeds due to the expected rise in water levels.

"The dam has now achieved its full reservoir level of 88 metres. With a daily supply capacity of 450 MLD, Navi Mumbai's drinking water requirement is secured for the year," said Dr. Kailas Shinde, Commissioner of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), expressing confidence in the city's water position.

Earlier Overflow Date Compared

Notably, last year Morbe Dam had overflowed on August 29, 2024 - almost nine days later than the current year's timeline.