73% storage in reservoirs across Gujarat, Dy CM shares figures statewide

Gandhinagar: Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Nitin Patel today shared the details of water storage in reservoirs across Gujarat:

– 73% storage in 204 dams which is 23% more than last year on the same date

-Highest 85% storage in Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam with water level at 134 meter. Sardar Sarovar was just 50% full last year. This year the storage of water in Sardar Sarovar dam is 34% more than last year on the same date so far

– 35% water storage in 15 dams of North Gujarat, 94% in 17 dams of Central Gujarat, 81% in 13 dams of South Gujarat, 63% in 20 dams of Kutch and 55% in 129 dams of Saurashtra region.

– Out of total 204 reservoirs across Gujarat, 32 are 100% full, 57 are over 70% ull, 22 are over 50% full, 35 are over 25% full while 58 have less than 25% storage.

– Available water in Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam is supplied to total 12 dams including Bhimdad, Krushnasagar, Hanol, Kalubhar, Kaniyad, Ranghola, Shetrunji, Aaji-1, Bhadar-1, Goma, Ankadia and Sukhbhadar through 1500 cu sec flow in Saurashtra area via SAUNI scheme

– 800 cu sec water is lifted through Kutch branch canal for supply to reservoirs such as Suvai, Lakda, Vandh Bandhara, Fatehgadh, Bhojnari, Tappar and Saran

– 476 ponds are filled with Narmada water through 1836 cu sec flow via various pipelines of Sujlam Suflam scheme.

– Water is also being supplied to Dharoi, Hathmati, Guhai, Dantiwada and Meshwo dams.

– In addition to this 4035 cu sec water is also being supplied to Mahi canal in Central Gujarat.

– 250 cu sec water is being released from Sujlam Suflam escape to supply water to Lakroda wier and Sant Sarovar located between Vijapur and Mansa in Gandhinagar. Sant Sarovar is likely to to achieve full level tomorrow.

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