July 31, 2025 2:55 PM
Flood threat in Rajasthan’s Dholpur as Chambal river swells; Army called in, Officials’ leave cancelled
A flood threat looms over rural areas in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district after heavy rainfall in the Hadoti region and nearby areas led to the release of nearly 5 lakh cusecs of water into the Chambal River - from both Kota Barrage and later the Navnera Barrage. The Chambal’s water level surged to 141.10 metres by 10 PM on Wednesday, significantly breaching the danger mark of 131.79 metres, according to the Water Resources Department. The old Chambal bridge has submerged due to the rising wa...