Floodgates of Naini lake opened as water level crosses safe mark of 10 ft
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The gauge level was recorded at 10 ft and 2 inches on Monday, exceeding the permissible limit. Ramesh Singh, the control room operator at the lake monitoring station, said a total of four inches of water was released twice – two inches in the morning and two inches at noon – to maintain the lake level.
According to official records, since the British era, the standard water level for Naini lake was instructed to be maintained at 10 ft in the month of Aug every year, exceeding which would authorise the opening of the floodgates.
Following the reading, irrigation and disaster management department officials initiated a controlled release by opening each gate by two inches twice to relieve pressure on the lake's structure and prevent downstream flooding.
While the lake's maximum depth is 89 ft, a recent photograph from the lake monitoring station showed the water level crossing 85 ft, visibly exceeding the safe mark on the gauge scale installed near the observation shed.
Residents living on the lakeside and low-lying regions have been advised to stay alert and follow real-time updates from local authorities. The supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada)-operated gates were opened only after informing the people living in low-lying areas.
Officials confirmed that the situation is being closely monitored and further decisions regarding water discharge will be based on upcoming weather patterns. The region continues to brace for more rain, with the met department forecasting continued showers throughout the week.
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