Water storage up across Chhattisgarh, higher than last two years
Major reservoirs report strong water levels
Raipur | Correspondent: Currently, the 46 major irrigation reservoirs across the state hold an average water storage of 67.43 percent. This figure is significantly higher than the average of 45.23 percent recorded during the same period in 2025 and 42 percent in 2024. This favorable situation is the result of improved rainfall in the state, well-planned water management, and the effective operation of the reservoirs.
The state's 12 major irrigation projects currently hold 68.19 percent of water storage, up from 45.84 percent in 2025 and 38.62 percent in 2024.
Among the key major reservoirs, water availability stands at 90.41 percent in the Maniari reservoir, 86.85 percent in Murumsilli, 84.99 percent in Kharang, 84.54 percent in Dudhawa, 76.72 percent in Ravishankar Sagar, 70.65 percent in Sondhur, and 66.19 percent in Tandula.
Meanwhile, the Minimata Bango reservoir currently holds 63.86 percent water storage, while Kelo stands at 51.83 percent. The Kodar reservoir has a comparatively lower water availability of 35.45 percent.
Similarly, the state's 34 medium-scale irrigation projects currently hold 63.38 percent water storage, which is higher than the 44.62 percent recorded in 2025 and the 45.38 percent recorded in 2024.
Among the medium-scale reservoirs, water storage levels are at a high in Chirpani (92.23 percent), Khapri (92.98 percent), Pipariya Nala (89.69 percent), Gondli (85.53 percent), Sutiyapat (79.82 percent), Saroda (77.57 percent), and Kosarteda (77.46 percent). To ensure that the water available within the state is utilized in accordance with the needs of farmers, water is being released from various irrigation projects in a controlled and phased manner.
Through the Ravi Shankar Sagar (Gangrel) project, water for domestic use and irrigation is being supplied to the Dhamtari and Raipur regions via a network of canals.
Water is being released from the Dudhawa Reservoir through its main canals. Similarly, water is being discharged from the Sondhur project via its canal system. From the Kodar Reservoir, approximately 6.84 cumecs (cubic meters per second) of water is being released through canals. Additionally, water is being distributed from the Paralkot project through its right and left bank canals.
Among the medium-scale projects, water is also being released as required via canals and sluice gates from reservoirs such as Kharkhara, Gondli, Pipariya, Saroda, Jumka, Kedarnala, and others. This measure aims to ensure the availability of sufficient water for the final irrigation of Rabi crops, as well as for summer crops and domestic use. Every effort is being made to ensure the efficient utilization of water and to guarantee that all irrigated areas receive water according to their specific requirements.
