23 gates at Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam opened for release of upto 8 lakh cusec water

Bharuch: Due to release of water from upstream Omkareshwar dam in neighboring state Madhya Pradesh today, 23 gates of Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam in Gujarat have been opened today for release of 3.65 lakh cusec water to downstream initially, 4 pm in late afternoon, 5 lakh cusec post 5 pm and upto 8 lakh cusec water in phased manner. Sardar Sarovar dam’s present level of water is above 131 meter. Low lying areas on the bank of river Narmada are alerted and people are asked not to venture in river. One NDRF team has been made ready on standby mode. Earlier 15 gates were opened yesterday itself for release of water. DeshGujarat