Gadwal: As of 6 PM on June 15, 2025, the Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) Dam is seeing a steady flow of water. This marks a hopeful start to the water year. Irrigation officials shared the latest figures, showing the water level at 316.590 meters, or 1,038.681 feet. The dam holds 6.081 TMC in total, with 2.374 TMC as live storage. It is still nearly 2 meters below its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 318.516 meters, or 1,045 feet, meaning more water can be accommodated.
The dam receives an inflow of 21,000 cusecs, with a total outflow of 17,676 cusecs, leading to a net rise in storage. The hydroelectric power station uses most of this water, releasing 15,804 cusecs for power production. Additionally, 1,500 cusecs go to the Nettampadu Lift Irrigation Scheme, and 315 cusecs to the Koilsagar Lift Scheme.
Currently, no water is being released through the spillway, as the reservoir has not reached full capacity. No water is drawn from the Left and Right Main Canals, the RDS Link Canal, or the Bhima Lift-I and II schemes, showing low irrigation demand at present.
Evaporation accounts for a loss of 57 cusecs, which is normal for this time of year. The situation at the PJP Dam is stable, with no flood threat, as officials keep a watchful eye on inflow patterns while the southwest monsoon intensifies.
With sustained inflows and effective water management, the PJP Dam is set to be vital for power production and upcoming irrigation needs in the region.
