DVC releases 46,000 cusecs water after heavy rain, flood risk rises in Howrah-Hooghly

Following intense rainfall across South Bengal, the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has increased its water discharge from key reservoirs. As per official sources, 46,000 cusecs of water have been released from the Durgapur barrage. Additionally, 40,000 cusecs of water are being discharged from the Maithon and Panchet dams due to water accumulation in the upper catchment areas.

The surge in water release comes after heavy rainfall in the Maithon and Panchet regions, which led to excess water buildup in the reservoirs. Local sources confirm that DVC had initially released 40,000 cusecs from Durgapur, and later increased the release by an additional 6,000 cusecs due to continuous inflow from surrounding areas affected by cloudburst-like rain.

The India Meteorological Department reported that the rainfall was caused by a low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal, which has been active since Tuesday midnight. The system is accompanied by a monsoon trough, resulting in widespread rainfall across the region. Weather conditions are being closely monitored for further developments.

In previous instances, increased water release by DVC has led to inundation in parts of Howrah and Hooghly districts. Officials have begun tracking river levels in the downstream regions. Residents in low-lying zones of South Bengal have been asked to stay alert, as the situation remains under observation with rainfall continuing in the upper basin.