Rising Waters: Panchganga River's Alert Amid Heavy Rains

The Panchganga river is experiencing a significant rise in water levels due to heavy rains and discharge from the Radhanagari dam. Officials are releasing water at 11,500 cusec, urging locals to stay cautious. The river's current level is 8 feet below the warning mark, with 12 feet to reach the danger level.

Amid relentless downpours in Kolhapur's hills, the Panchganga river is witnessing a worrying surge in water levels as authorities discharge water from the Radhanagari dam. On Monday, officials reported that water is being released through seven automated gates at a rate of 11,500 cusec, prompting warnings to riverside residents to stay vigilant.

The river currently flows at 30.9 feet at the Rajaram weir, leaving it nearly eight feet shy of the 39-foot warning benchmark. The critical danger threshold for the Panchganga river stands at 43 feet, necessitating continuous monitoring.

Originating from the Sahyadri mountains and coursing through Kolhapur, the Panchganga river merges with the Krishna river at Narsobawadi. The current situation underscores the need for preparedness among communities along the riverbanks.

(With inputs from agencies.)