- The water availability situation is much better than in the last two years.
The water level in Chhattisgarh’s 12 major and 34 medium irrigation projects is significantly better this year. Currently, the state’s 46 major irrigation reservoirs are 67.43 percent full, significantly higher than the 45.23 percent average for the same period in 2025 and 42 percent in 2024. This is a result of improved rainfall, well-planned water management, and effective reservoir operation.
At present, 68.19 percent water is filled in 12 major irrigation projects of the state, whereas it was 45.84 percent in the year 2025 and 38.62 percent in the year 2024. Among the major major reservoirs, 90.41 percent water is available in Maniyari reservoir, 86.85 percent in Murumsilli, 84.99 percent in Kharang, 84.54 percent in Dudhawa, 76.72 percent in Ravishankar Sagar, 70.65 percent in Sondhur and 66.19 percent in Tandula. Whereas, 63.86 percent water is filled in Minimata Bango reservoir and 51.83 percent in Kelo. Relatively less water is available in Kodar reservoir at 35.45 percent.
Similarly, the 34 medium irrigation projects of the state currently have 63.38 percent water filling, which is more than 44.62 percent in the year 2025 and 45.38 percent in the year 2024. Among the medium reservoirs, water filling is at its highest level at 92.23 percent in Chhirpani reservoir, 92.98 percent in Khapri, 89.69 percent in Pipariya Nala, 85.53 percent in Gondli, 79.82 percent in Sutiyapat, 77.57 percent in Saroda and 77.46 percent in Kosarteda.
To ensure that the available water in the state is used as per the needs of the farmers, water is being released in a controlled and phased manner from various irrigation projects. Drainage and irrigation water is being provided to Dhamtari and Raipur areas through canals from Ravishankar Sagar (Gangrel) project. Water is being supplied from Dudhawa reservoir through main canals. Water is being released from Sondhur project through canal system. About 6.84 cumecs (cubic meter per second) of water is being released from Kodar reservoir through canals. Apart from this, water is being distributed from Paralkot project through right and left bank canals.
In medium projects too, water is being released as needed from Kharkhara, Gondli, Pipariya, Saroda, Jumka, Kedar Nala and other reservoirs through canals and sluice gates to provide adequate water for final irrigation of Rabi crops, summer crops and drainage. This is being done to ensure that water is used judiciously and that all irrigated areas receive water as needed.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai stated that the state government is ensuring scientific and effective management of water resources, giving top priority to the interests of farmers. He added that this year’s improved water storage in reservoirs is the result of coordinated efforts. He added that the goal is to ensure adequate irrigation water is available to the state’s farmers in a timely manner, thereby increasing agricultural production and improving farmers’ income. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure water utilization by continuously monitoring water levels in reservoirs.