Sardar Sarovar Dam reaches 96 per cent capacity in Gujarat

The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam has reached 96 per cent of its total capacity following heavy monsoon rains in Gujarat. A recent assessment indicates that the state's 206 other reservoirs have reached 70.49 per cent of their total storage capacity, with 30 dams currently at 100 per cent capacity.

Due to rising water levels, 45 dams are on high alert, 13 are on alert, and 10 are under warning. Cumulative monsoon rainfall in the state has reached 31 inches, approximately 88 per cent of the seasonal average. South Gujarat has experienced the highest average rainfall at 113.52 per cent of its seasonal norm.

The heavy rains have necessitated significant emergency response efforts. Between June 1 and September 18, authorities evacuated 85,456 people and rescued 9,822 individuals. The highest number of evacuations occurred in Navsari, Valsad, and Surat. To manage disaster relief, 10 NDRF teams and 28 SDRF platoons have been deployed across the state, with additional teams held in reserve.