Clouds over Bhopal

Bhopal, Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010

Rakhi's being sold at Bhopal's market

Bhopal’s upper lake needs more rains !

Sravani Sarkar report in Hindustan Times raises right concern on static water level in upper lake - the water life line for Bhopal. As per the article water level had risen by 11.80 ft by this time last year. But like in the year 2008 this year water level in upper lake will see a low. On August 20, Upper lake stood at 1657.50 feet just 0.80 feet over the lowest level recorded at the end of summer this year (1656.70 feet), which is 9.30 feet below the 'full tank' level of 1666.80 feet.

The last time upper lake had achieved the full tank level was in month of August 2006. The reason is due to less rain in Bhopal and Sehore which includes catchments area for the upper lake. Bhopal is 32 per cent rain deficient while Sehore is 50 % rain deficient this time. We still have three week more to go, while Regional Metrological Centre remains positive, but lest wait what rains have ‘instore’ for us.

National Sailing Championship, Bhopal

Saturday - Day 3 of 420th Inland National Sailing Championship being held at Upper Lake in Bhopal.

Bhopal after rains

It is raining in Bhopal, though less but it does sometimes. As sun shines, after rains one can see many which are important part of the wetland !