300 MCFT Water Reserved for Rajnandgaon; Authorities Directed to Ensure Canal Cleaning and Uninterrupted Raw Water Supply
Published on: February 18, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Mayor Madhusudan Yadav conducted a field inspection of the Mohara anicut on the Shivnath River and the Matiyamoti Reservoir to assess raw water storage and preparedness for the upcoming summer season. The visit aimed to review arrangements to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply to the city during periods of declining river water levels.
The Mayor was accompanied by Municipal Corporation Chairman Topendra Singh Paras Verma, Water Department in-charge Sunil Sahu, Public Works Department in-charge Sawan Verma, and Revenue Department in-charge Raja Makhija, along with officials from the Water Resources Department.
During the inspection at Mohara, the Mayor reviewed the current water level in the river and directed officials to maintain cleanliness around the anicut and ensure all necessary technical arrangements at the filtration plant before the onset of peak summer. Technical staff informed that the water level at the Mohara anicut has currently dropped by about four feet. As per annual planning, adequate water has already been reserved for Rajnandgaon city in Matiyamoti Reservoir, Mogra Barrage, and Mokhli Anicut, and water will be drawn from these sources if the raw water level declines further.
The Mayor also inspected the Matiyamoti Reservoir and held discussions with Water Resources Department officials regarding water storage and allocation for the city. Officials informed that approximately 300 MCFT of water has been reserved in the reservoir specifically to supply raw water to the Shivnath River anicut serving Rajnandgaon, and water can be released as per demand.
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Mayor Yadav stated that if temperatures rise and water demand increases, about 50 MCFT of water would be drawn in the first phase, followed by additional releases in a phased manner if required. He instructed officials to remain fully prepared for water release operations and ensure that canals and distribution channels are cleaned in advance.
Emphasizing proactive planning, the Mayor directed departments to complete all necessary preparations immediately so that drinking water supply to residents remains unaffected during the summer months.
