Gujarat gets 107% of seasonal rainfall; 103 dams at 100% capacity, 135 on high alert

Surat: As of 10 am today, the state of Gujarat has completed 107% of its average monsoon rainfall, having received 949.94 mm of rain. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Centre, 54 talukas in the state have received over 1,000 mm of rainfall, while 144 talukas have received between 500 mm to 1,000 mm.

Region-wise, in terms of the percentage of average monsoon rainfall, Kutch has received the highest amount with 134.38% completion, followed by North Gujarat at 118.72%. South Gujarat, East-Central Gujarat, and Saurashtra have received 110.70%, 110.10%, and 93.36%, respectively.

Due to this decent rainfall, the dams and reservoirs in the state have also seen a steady inflow of water.

The lifeline of the state, the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River, has reached 3,03,137 mcft, which is 90.74% of its capacity, with an inflow of over 1,47,154 cusecs at 8 am this morning.

Other than Sardar Sarovar, 206 dams in Gujarat are at 87.14% of their total water capacity. Among these, 103 dams are already filled up to 100%, 64 dams are filled between 70–100%, 19 dams between 50–70%, and only 10 dams remain below 25% capacity.

The Ukai Dam, the second largest in Gujarat, is 86.55% full and has recorded the highest inflow of 1,10,181 cusecs. Other key reservoirs such as Dharoi (91.34%), Karjan (82.04%), and Panam (98.7%) are maintaining moderate to high water levels. Furthermore, the Damanganga Dam in South Gujarat has received a significant inflow of 21,221 cusecs, with an outflow of 1,095 cusecs.

As of today, 135 dams are on High Alert, 20 dams on Alert, and 12 dams on Warning. The dams on High Alert include Dhatarvadi in Amreli, Shetrunji in Palitana, Brahmani in Morbi, Dhari, and Nyari-2 in Rajkot. DeshGujarat