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Kota Division Under Yellow Rain Alert as Four Navnera Dam Gates Opened
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 06:38 AM
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The Kota division in Rajasthan has been placed on a yellow alert for rain, with four gates of the Navnera Dam opened as rainfall remains 32% below normal.
The Rajasthan Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain in the Kota division for today, citing lower-than-average precipitation forecasts. Authorities have opened four spillway gates at the Navnera Dam to manage water flow and mitigate any sudden rise in water levels.
Rainfall measurements across the division show that the current precipitation is about 32% below the seasonal norm, prompting officials to take precautionary steps despite the reduced rainfall. The dam operators are monitoring water discharge closely to ensure downstream safety.
Residents in the affected areas have been advised to stay alert, avoid low-lying zones, and follow instructions from local authorities. The alert remains in force until further updates from the weather department.
Rainfall measurements across the division show that the current precipitation is about 32% below the seasonal norm, prompting officials to take precautionary steps despite the reduced rainfall. The dam operators are monitoring water discharge closely to ensure downstream safety.
Residents in the affected areas have been advised to stay alert, avoid low-lying zones, and follow instructions from local authorities. The alert remains in force until further updates from the weather department.