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Ujjain Dam at Critical Level, Raises Water Crisis Fears
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 01:41 PM
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The Ujjain dam in Madhya Pradesh is critically low on water, with only 27% of its capacity remaining. This raises concerns about a water crisis during the upcoming summer months.
The Ujjain dam in Madhya Pradesh is facing a severe water shortage, with only 612.580 million cubic feet (MCFT) of water remaining out of its 2,250 MCFT capacity. This represents a mere 27% of the dam's total holding capacity. The dwindling water levels have raised concerns about a potential water crisis during the upcoming summer months. The dam supplies water for various purposes, including drinking and irrigation, in the region. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are exploring measures to mitigate the potential water crisis.