Jamshedpur, September 1, 2026: The risk of flooding has returned to parts of East Singhbhum as water levels in the Kharkai and Subarnarekha rivers continue to rise.
According to the flood control room report issued at 6 am on September 1 by the office of the Chief Engineer, Chandil Complex, the Kharkai River was flowing 2.07 metres above the danger mark near Adityapur Bridge. The Subarnarekha River was also close to its danger level near Mango Bridge.
Kharkai crosses danger mark by more than two metres
The Kharkai River’s water level near Adityapur Bridge was recorded at 131.070 metres, against a danger mark of 129.00 metres.
The river was therefore 2.07 metres above the danger level, with the water level showing a rising trend.
The increase has raised concern in low-lying areas and settlements located close to the river.
Subarnarekha just 16 cm below danger level
The Subarnarekha was recorded at 121.340 metres near Mango Bridge, against a danger mark of 121.50 metres.
It was therefore only around 16 centimetres below the danger mark, with the water level continuing to rise. Around 10 mm of rainfall was recorded in the area during the morning.
With further rise in the river, the risk of water entering low-lying areas could increase.
Water enters houses in some low-lying areas
Floodwater has reportedly entered several houses located along settlements in areas including Bagbera, Shastri Nagar and Jugsalai.
Residents living close to the river and in low-lying locations are facing increased concern as the two rivers continue to rise.
Authorities monitoring river levels
The flood control room said water-level readings for the Mango Bridge on the Subarnarekha and Adityapur Bridge on the Kharkai were obtained from Central Water Commission (CWC) gauge stations.
Other readings were recorded on the basis of telephone messages received from the respective executive engineers.
Authorities and the flood control room are continuing to monitor the river levels. Residents in riverside and low-lying areas have been advised to remain alert as water levels continue to rise.
