By our correspondent, Narmada dam, 14 May 2012

The Sardar Sarovar Nigam is dealing with a newer kind of problem at Narmada water. The problem is caused by water based wild plant that grows rapidly over the surface of water body. This variety of flora, known as ‘Jalkumbhi’ is nearly impossible to remove completely. It’s like a ‘Gando baval’ of water which spreads too much, and nearly impossible to remove. This plant absorb too much water and thus adversely impacts the water storage. Watch the video to know how Gujarat’s forest department and Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam jointly are dealing with this new problem.

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