Surat: With the incessant rainfall in the upstream area, the inflow into Ukai, the second-largest dam in Gujarat, has crossed 2 lakh cusecs. Considering the inflow, authorities are expected to increase water discharge to 2.00 lakh cusecs later today.

As of 4 pm today, the Ukai Dam has reached 97.67% of its storage capacity, with a present gross storage of 7,241.58 MCM against a design gross storage of 7,414.29 MCM. The current water level in the dam stands at 104.86 m, against the rule level for 1st October of 105.16 m, and the inflow is 2,06,999 cusecs. To manage the outflow, 1,70,976 cusecs is being released downstream into the Tapi River, with an additional canal outflow of 1,100 cusecs. The 12 gates of the dam have been opened to 2.13 meters to regulate the discharge.

Due to the continuous outflow, the Tapi River passing through Surat is brimming with water, and the causeway connecting Rander with Katargam has been shut. The causeway overflows at 6 meters, while at 4 pm, the river level at the causeway was 8.57 meters and rising.

Among other major dams, the Sardardhar Dam on the Narmada River is at 97.65% capacity, with a water level of 137.99 meters against the full reservoir level of 138.68 meters, and it is witnessing an inflow of 82,000 cusecs.

The Dharoi Dam is nearly 100% full, with a present gross storage of 807.90 MCM against a design storage of 813.14 MCM. Other major dams like Kadana, Panam, and Shetrunji are also 100% full. DeshGujarat