Latur has so far received 142 per cent of the monthly average rainfall in September, he pointed out. The average rainfall in the district is 132.7 mm in September
The earthfill dam on Manjara river, which supplies water to Latur city, is now 100 per cent full, an official said. Representational Pic/File
Water discharge from Manjara Dam has increased to 18,000 cusec (cubic feet per second) in the past 24 hours due to continuous rainfall in the catchment areas, officials said on Monday, reported the PTI.
The earthfill dam on Manjara river, which supplies water to Latur city, is now 100 per cent full, they added.
"Water discharge is underway from the dam due to ongoing rainfall in the catchment area. On Sunday, 8735 cusec water was discharged from four gates. This rose to 18,431 cusec at 3pm on Monday," an official said, according to the PTI.
Latur has so far received 142 per cent of the monthly average rainfall in September, he pointed out.
"The average rainfall in the district is 132.7 mm in September. However, the district has recorded 188.8 mm rainfall this month. The seasonal average since June 1 is also 13 per cent more than normal," he said, the news agency reported.
Meanwhile, several people were stranded in floodwaters after heavy rains inundated a village in Dharashiv district of Maharashtra, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to direct authorities to evacuate them, reported the PTI.
The downpour led to flooding in Sakhat village under Paranda taluka, cutting off the area and leaving at least 12 persons trapped, a statement from Ajit Pawar's office said on Monday.
The state deputy CM, in a telephonic conversation with Dharashiv District Collector Kirti Kiran Pujar, instructed that those stranded be rescued immediately and shifted to safer locations, according to the PTI.
Ajit Pawar also ordered that a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team be deployed to the site and arrangements for helicopter support be made if required.
Taking stock of the overall rain situation in the state, Ajit Pawar said the government was closely monitoring conditions in several districts hit by heavy downpours.
He directed district administrations, disaster management agencies and local bodies to remain vigilant and ensure the timely evacuation of people in vulnerable areas.
The NDRF and SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) teams should remain on standby to carry out relief and rescue operations, Ajit Pawar said.
"The state government stands firmly with citizens during this crisis. Farmers and affected families will receive all necessary assistance," he assured, as per the PTI.
(with PTI inputs)
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