The water-level of Sikaser Reservoir and other major rivers in the State has reached an all time high, prompting authorities to issue warning to the district officials — including Tehsildars and chief executive officers of Janpad panchayats that it would be releasing ‘excess’ water into Pairy river in the next days.
Officials further informed that Sikaser Reservoir, which is considered as the lifeline of Gariaband from irrigation point of view also swelled up at an alarming rate due to incessant rains over the last few days. Now, they have decided to release 5000 cusec water into Pairy river.
Meanwhile, District Collector Hemant Pahare has informed Sub Divisional Officers of Gariaband and Devbhog as well as all Tehsildars and Chief Executive Officers of Janpad Panchayats to maintain utmost level of alertness and take necessary steps to deal with if any calamity disaster like situation arises in their respective areas.