Bisalpur Dam sees sharp rise in water level, boost for Jaipur, Tonk and Ajmer

Jaipur: In a major relief for residents of Jaipur, Tonk, and Ajmer, the Bisalpur Dam has recorded a significant rise in water levels due to consistent monsoon inflow from its catchment area. The water level increased from 312.45 metres on June 18 to 313.73 metres by Saturday evening.

Manish Bansal, executive engineer of Bisalpur Dam, told TOI, this year's early inflow is unusual, as the dam typically sees a major rise after July 15. "The catchment is receiving good water consistently, and progress so far is very encouraging," he said.

Currently holding 561.005 million cubic metres of water, Bisalpur is expected to reach full capacity if the inflow continues. Authorities remain optimistic, with around 60 days of the monsoon still ahead.

Other reservoirs across Rajasthan, especially in the Kota region, are also nearing full capacity, with many already above 90%. The overall trend points to a strong water supply season for the region.

"Two dams—Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar—are 94.52% and 97.58% filled, and still, a good amount of water is arriving from their catchment areas," said an officer with the water resources department.

Authorities said that all the major dams in the state are likely to get substantial water in this monsoon season. Rain-fed local rivers such as Katli in Jhunjhunu and Bandi River in Pali received plenty of water this year. "We have at least 50 smaller rivers in various villages across the state, which all have got water in them," said an officer.

Also, more than 31 dams across the state are now 90% filled, and the whole monsoon season is still left. "Usually, the state gets monsoon rainfall till September 15, and so far, rainfall has been beneficial for the dams," said an officer with the water resources department.