Narmada Dam overflowing!

Meander · Sep 13th, 2009, 20:59

We visited the Narmada [Sardar Sarovar] dam after reading news reports that it was overflowing.

Truly a majestic and awe inspiring sight. [Photos attached]

The dam is situated about 90 kms from Vadodara and very much worth visiting at any time of the year.

capt_mahajan · Sep 13th, 2009, 21:00

Wow.

Wonder what this is doing downstream.

Meander · Sep 13th, 2009, 21:06

Nothing much, its all well controlled.

The water level at Bharuch [Golden bridge] is nearing the danger mark, but no floods so far.

Though it raises the question that why the central govt. is not giving permission to raise the dam height so that all this precious water could be stored rather than be wasted away.

capt_mahajan · Sep 13th, 2009, 21:11

Oh. I thought the height had been increased last year?

Meander · Sep 13th, 2009, 21:17

Not sure of it, though the overflow at present is about 10 mtrs, and it has not rained much.

capt_mahajan · Sep 13th, 2009, 21:26

Sorry, it was in 2007. Did some research

How time flies

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/height-of...d/29977-3.html

Meander · Sep 13th, 2009, 21:31

Very pertinent news report, Cap'n, hits the bullseye.

Meander · Sep 14th, 2009, 10:02

The overflow is expected to continue for some more days.

So anyone lucky to be in the vicinity can enjoy the sights personally. 22000 visitors did on sunday!

haydn · Sep 14th, 2009, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meander

Though it raises the question that why the central govt. is not giving permission to raise the dam height so that all this precious water could be stored rather than be wasted away.

for a savage critique of the ecological, financial and social insanity of 'big dams' in general and the Sardar Sarovar in particular, 'the algebra of infinite justice' by Arundhati Roy is desperate reading

LilBoy BigTown · Sep 14th, 2009, 14:18

It rained heavily in some parts of MP, particularly in Hoshangabad and in and around Bhopal region over the last month or so.

Narmada flows through the town of Hoshangabad and the water level was well up on previous years. A friend of mine who lives in Hoshangabad sent me photos and it was a sight to behold.

Unfortunately, I don't have the photos right here to post. But the rain gods have been kind to this part of India. No danger of floods though which was good.

brishti · Sep 14th, 2009, 14:31

great pictures meander - thank you

however, the narmada bachao andolan is what this structure is all about - to me personally
medha patekar comes to mind.
not pleasant thoughts - this dam or that sea link in bombay.

arundhati roy ? who it is ?
:brishti

gypsie,lotus · Sep 14th, 2009, 15:01

Does anyone know what happened to the little island on the Narmanda river that has the temple and the largest banyan tree with the 1000 branches touching the ground as roots? I went in this boat from a Baroda park, we had to wade out to the boat, and went to this island. How beautiful. That was about 20 years ago.

wind_chariot · Sep 14th, 2009, 15:41

are you talking about Kabirwad? it still exists but i havent been there yet so no idea. you can search in google now though as i am sure you are tlaking about a place called 'kabirwad'.

haydn · Sep 25th, 2009, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

great pictures meander

arundhati roy ? who it is ?
:brishti

here is a link to an interview i just heard :

http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podca...90924_0811.mp3

h

brishti · Sep 25th, 2009, 13:33

many thanks for the link haydn

i know who arundhati ray is

in my circle - we refer to her as the 'tweeter'

:brishti

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Meander Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vadodara Posts: 308	Narmada Dam overflowing! We visited the Narmada [Sardar Sarovar] dam after reading news reports that it was overflowing. Truly a majestic and awe inspiring sight. [Photos attached] The dam is situated about 90 kms from Vadodara and very much worth visiting at any time of the year. Attached Thumbnails

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capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,601	Wow. Wonder what this is doing downstream. __________________ . Outside the machine

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wind_chariot pseudo-member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 154	are you talking about Kabirwad? it still exists but i havent been there yet so no idea. you can search in google now though as i am sure you are tlaking about a place called 'kabirwad'. __________________ “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.” - Paul Theroux

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Sep 13th, 2009, 21:06	#3
Meander Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vadodara Posts: 308	Nothing much, its all well controlled. The water level at Bharuch [Golden bridge] is nearing the danger mark, but no floods so far. Though it raises the question that why the central govt. is not giving permission to raise the dam height so that all this precious water could be stored rather than be wasted away.

Sep 13th, 2009, 21:11	#4
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,601	Oh. I thought the height had been increased last year?

Sep 13th, 2009, 21:17	#5
Meander Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vadodara Posts: 308	Not sure of it, though the overflow at present is about 10 mtrs, and it has not rained much.

Sep 13th, 2009, 21:26	#6
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,601	Sorry, it was in 2007. Did some research How time flies http://ibnlive.in.com/news/height-of...d/29977-3.html

Sep 13th, 2009, 21:31	#7
Meander Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vadodara Posts: 308	Very pertinent news report, Cap'n, hits the bullseye.

Sep 14th, 2009, 10:02	#8
Meander Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vadodara Posts: 308	The overflow is expected to continue for some more days. So anyone lucky to be in the vicinity can enjoy the sights personally. 22000 visitors did on sunday!

Sep 14th, 2009, 14:18	#10
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	It rained heavily in some parts of MP, particularly in Hoshangabad and in and around Bhopal region over the last month or so. Narmada flows through the town of Hoshangabad and the water level was well up on previous years. A friend of mine who lives in Hoshangabad sent me photos and it was a sight to behold. Unfortunately, I don't have the photos right here to post. But the rain gods have been kind to this part of India. No danger of floods though which was good.

Sep 14th, 2009, 14:31	#11
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	great pictures meander - thank you however, the narmada bachao andolan is what this structure is all about - to me personally medha patekar comes to mind. not pleasant thoughts - this dam or that sea link in bombay. arundhati roy ? who it is ? :brishti

Sep 14th, 2009, 15:01	#12
gypsie,lotus "LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NEW ORLEANS, USA Posts: 155	Does anyone know what happened to the little island on the Narmanda river that has the temple and the largest banyan tree with the 1000 branches touching the ground as roots? I went in this boat from a Baroda park, we had to wade out to the boat, and went to this island. How beautiful. That was about 20 years ago.

Sep 25th, 2009, 13:33	#15
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	many thanks for the link haydn i know who arundhati ray is in my circle - we refer to her as the 'tweeter' :brishti