South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People
(Feature Image: River Yamuna at Palla in Delhi in Aug. 2026. BS Rawat/SANDRP)
In the last month of south west monsoon season 2026, we have been able to track Central Water Commission’s (CWC) 25 flood monitoring sites where rivers have crossed their respective Highest Flood Levels (HFL). These sites are spread over 5 river basins in 5 states.
Continue reading “Rivers Crossing Highest Flood Levels in Sept 2026”(Feature Image: A JCB trapped in slurry after breach in HTPS fly ash dam in Korba, Chhattisgarh. Source: Hasdeo Express)
A JCB operator was killed after a breach in fly ash dam (Rakhad dam) near Jhabu and Nawagaon villages under Katghora tehsil of Korba district in Chhattisgarh on April 19, 2026. The fly ash dam belongs to Hasdeo Thermal Power Station (HTPS), Korba West. The power station is owned and operated by Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL).
Continue reading “April 2026: HTPS Fly-ash Dam Burst in Korba, Chhattisgarh”
