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pril 30 was a sweltering summer day in Madhya Pradesh, with the temperature crossing 40 degrees Celsius. So, when clouds gathered over the Jabalpur sky and a light breeze swept through the city that afternoon, people planned outings to nearby parks and lakes.
Several families decided to head to the Bargi dam reservoir on the Narmada river, about 40 kilometres from Jabalpur. For nearly three decades, this has been a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Boat and cruise rides are operated by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) at the Bargi Boat Club.
