level of major rivers in the State is also rising. Narmada is at 285 meters at Sethani Ghat, Hoshangabad, 313 meters at Barman Ghat, Tamas river 121 meters, Ken River 84 meters, Chambal 450 meters, Betwa 415 meters and Parwati 402 meters.
Above normal rains have been registered in 45 districts in the State and normal in 5 districts from June 1 to 28. Normal rains have been registered in Sidhi, Balaghat, Singrauli, Anuppur and Panna districts. Following copious rainfall in June, level of major dams, reservoirs and rivers in the State has risen.
At present, level of Indira Sagar stands at 243 meters, Bargi 403 meters, Gandhi Sagar 381 meter, Halai 448 metter, Kolar 429 meter, Kerwa 500 meter, Tawa 334 meter, Ban Sagar 323 meter and Sanjay Sagar 508 meter.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary R Parasuram has directed all collectors to extend immediate help to affected people in case of excessive rains in their districts. Revenue Department has already given detailed instructions to all districts for tackling problems arising out of excessive rains.
Soon after arrival of monsoon, Home Guard Jawans and officers of concerning departments had made requisite preparations for tackling problems created by excessive rains in the state. Secretary Revenue Ajit Kesri informed that assistance of Army and local staff has been availed to rescue people stranded in flooded areas of Sagar district on June 27.
From village Jhagri, 75 people were moved to safer places at 9 pm. In village Adawan, 37 persons were stranded. They were also rescued in the night. Secretary Revenue informed that flood situation cropped up due to spate in Byarma River in Damoh district where people of 32 villages were move to safer places in nearby villages. Food arrangements for these people are being made.