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Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
City gets season's highest rainfall
Jaipur: Heavy rainfall was witnessed at many places in Jaipur, Kota, and Udaipur divisions Monday. A flood-like situation was observed in Kota, where teams of SDRF, civil defence, and disaster management were engaged in evacuating stranded people to safer places from several villages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The state capital also experienced torrential rainfall in the evening from 5.20pm till 8.15pm, which brought the city to a standstill for hours. Ramganjmandi (Kota) received 240 mm of rainfall, the highest in the state. According to the Jaipur Met office, 111.5mm of rainfall was recorded at Sinchai Bhavan and 74.2mm at the IMD observatory at Jaipur airport. "This was the season's highest single-day rainfall so far. Also, rainfall activity was torrential and widespread for the first time this season," said a Met officer. Many areas in the city experienced heavy flooding, and people got stuck on their way back home and to offices. For Tuesday, the Jaipur Met office issued a warning for heavy rainfall for Jaipur city and the entire Jaipur district. The Kota district administration remained on alert due to the heavy rainfall over the past two days. Meanwhile, around 150 families were rescued from the village of Kudaila in Ramganjmandi area, and 100 people in Deolikurd were relocated to safe places. At least 13 of the 27 gates of the newly constructed Novnera Dam under the ERCP project were opened for the first time Monday after testing last year. At least 8400 MCM of water was released from 13 gates of Novnera Dam since early Monday morning, a junior engineer at the said on Monday noon. The Met office said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at several places in Udaipur, Kota, Jaipur, and Ajmer divisions.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Water storage in Isarda dam from July 30
Bhilwara: With construction of the Isarda dam project on the Banas River nearing completion, the irrigation department has issued orders for starting water storage from July 30. As per the initial plan, preparations are on to have the dam filled up to 3.27 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) out of its 10.77 TMC capacity. Constructed at a cost of Rs 615 crore, Isarda dam will supply water to seven towns and 1,256 villages in Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts. It is the second largest in Tonk district after Bisalpur, which has a capacity of 38.800 TMC. Strategically positioned between Banetha and Isarda villages on the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur border, the dam features a 600-metre concrete structure with 28 gates. Water levels can reach a height of 262 RL metres, addressing the water needs of the region. Despite multiple deadline extensions, the dam is now completed nearly 95%. Keeping the monsoon rains in view, the Water Resources Department has ordered that from July 30, water will be stored in phases in the Isarda dam until Sept 15, marking a significant milestone for the project. Executive engineer of the Isarda Dam Project, Vikas Garg, told TOI, "Now, water is released daily from two gates of the Bisalpur Dam into the Banas River. The irrigation department in Jaipur has issued orders to stop water in the Isarda dam in phases until Sept 15. For the first time, water will be retained in the dam starting July 30, and we are fully prepared to do so." The dam is a critical part of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), with plans to channel water from Isarda to the Ramgarh dam.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Isarda Dam set for first water storage as work wraps up
1 2 Bhilwara: The Rs 615 crore Isarda Dam project on the Banas River is approaching a significant milestone as officials prepare to store water for the first time, pending state govt's approval. The project, which is now 95% complete, promises to transform water accessibility for seven cities and 1,256 villages across the Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts. Executive engineer Vikas Garg confirmed that preparations are complete to store 3.27 TMC of water in Isarda Dam once the gates of Bisalpur Dam, which has nearly reached its capacity this monsoon season, are opened. "We are fully prepared for the initial water storage phase and are awaiting instructions from the state govt," Garg said. The dam, featuring 28 gates and a 600-meter concrete structure, is Tonk district's second-largest after Bisalpur Dam. The project includes approximately 5-km of earthen dam construction on both sides and is designed to store up to 10.77 TMC of water at full capacity. Following the dam's 95% completion, inspections have been carried out by the State Dam Safety team. Currently, officials are waiting for the Central Water Committee of the central govt to conduct their assessment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Despite facing multiple delays and four deadline extensions since its inception in 2013, the project has seen its budget revised from the initial Rs 530 crore to Rs 1,856 crore, including compensation costs. The State Dam Safety Team has already conducted its inspection and the project now awaits final approval from the Centre govt's CW Committee. The dam is expected to play a crucial role in the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), with future plans including water transfer to Jaipur's Ramgarh Dam. "This infrastructure will significantly impact the region's water security and drinking water availability," added Garg. The completion of this long-awaited project marks a significant step forward in Rajasthan's water management infrastructure, promising improved water security for millions of residents in the region.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Protest against proposed Doongri Dam intensifies
Jaipur: Resistance against the proposed Doongri Dam, a component of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), continues to grow as villagers, farmers, tribal communities and activists threaten large-scale protests unless the govt withdraws the project. A mahapanchayat at Doongri Kuti in Khandar saw protesters submit a memorandum to the local tehsildar, directed to the chief minister, requesting immediate cessation of dam-related work. The planned Doongri Dam on the Banas River, situated near Ranthambhore and Kailadevi wildlife sanctuaries' border, poses a risk to 76 villages and numerous small settlements, forcing thousands of families to relocate. Additionally, it would permanently disrupt the wildlife passage between the sanctuaries, impacting the movement of tigers, leopards, sloth bears and hyenas. According to local inhabitants, the authorities proceeded without conducting public consultations or obtaining approval from gram panchayats or residents in the affected Sawai Madhopur and Karauli districts. Madan Mohan Rajour leading the protest said, "Both state and central governments had secretly approved land acquisition and environmental clearances without informing the people." The mahapanchayat participants criticised the government's approach as harmful to public interests. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sheffield: If You Were Born Between 1945-1974 You Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Get Quote Undo Community leaders indicated escalated protests if no resolution emerges within seven days. A protester said, "A larger Mahapanchayat has been scheduled for July 13 at the Kushal Singh Baba temple in Sapotara, where we can also announced "rail roko" and highway blockades, if demands not met." Environmental specialists indicate the dam could become Rajasthan's largest, but with significant ecological implications. The structure would submerge crucial sections of the Ranthambhore-Kailadevi corridor, an essential tiger movement route in eastern Rajasthan. The PKC-ERCP project encompasses 408.86 sq km of submergence area, with 227 sq km under the proposed Banas River dam reservoir. The planned 39-metre-high, 1.6-km-long structure will be situated near Doongri village, 30 km from Sawai Madhopur. "The project details show, 37.03 sq km belong to Ranthambore National Park (392 sq km) and Keladevi Wildlife Sanctuary (674 sq km), both part of the Ranthambhore tiger reserve (1,113 sq km)." An official stated, "The canal project is expected to channel surplus water of the Chambal river basin for irrigation, drinking and industrial use to 23 districts of Rajasthan, benefitting 3.45 crore people."
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM approves land allocation to forest dept to accelerate ERCP project
1 2 Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma approved allocation of 1,102.72 hectares of land to the forest department under the forest land diversion process, aiming to fast-track the Ramjal Setu Link Project (RSLP), also known as the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). The approval covers four separate proposals involving the diversion of forest land impacted by key components of the RSLP. These include the under-construction Ramgarh and Mahlpur barrages, along with the Navnera-Galwa-Bisalpur-Isarda Link Project. According to officials, the approved land includes 427.59 hectares in Kishanganj tehsil, 284.09 hectares in Chhabra tehsil, and 362.95 hectares in Chhipabarod tehsil—all located in Baran district. Additionally, 28.08 hectares of non-forest land from the Reserved Land Fund in Alwar district will be allocated to the Forest Department free of cost. Officials described the move as a critical step toward accelerating the implementation of the ERCP, a flagship water infrastructure project designed to meet the irrigation and drinking water needs of eastern Rajasthan. tnn Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
