Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam Reaches 94.74% Storage; Other 206 Dams in Gujarat at 67%

Gandhinagar: Gujarat’s overall water storage position has shown some improvement with the return of monsoon rain, with the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam reaching 94.74% of its total storage capacity as of 8 am on September 14.

According to the latest state government data, the reservoir currently holds 3,16,493 million cubic feet (mcft) of water. The present water level stands at 449.80 feet, against a full reservoir level of 454.98 feet.

The Narmada reservoir is receiving an inflow of around 86,323 cusecs, while the outflow into the river stands at 32,069 cusecs, indicating strong inflows following rainfall across the Narmada catchment.

The improved storage position provides considerable relief for Gujarat, where the Sardar Sarovar project remains a key source of drinking and irrigation water. With the reservoir now close to full capacity, the state has a stronger water buffer for the coming months.

Beyond the Narmada Dam, Gujarat’s 206 other major reservoirs collectively hold 3,73,746 mcft, equivalent to 66.99% of their total storage capacity as of 8 am on September 14.

Of these, 19 reservoirs are 100% full, while 40 are between 70% and 100% full. Another 25 reservoirs are between 50% and 70%, 43 are between 25% and 50%, and 79 remain below 25% capacity.

Ukai, the state’s second-largest dam, is currently 80.29% full. It is receiving an inflow of 48,377 cusecs, while no water is being released into the river at present.

Kadana Dam is currently 59.16% full, with an inflow of around 3,286 cusecs and no outflow into the river.

Dharoi Dam has reached 51.09% of its storage capacity, with no inflow or outflow being recorded at the time of the latest report.

Meanwhile, Panam Dam is 59.91% full, receiving an inflow of around 1,597 cusecs, with no release into the river.

Shetrunji Dam in Bhavnagar is currently 98.42% full, placing it among the reservoirs nearing full capacity.

The latest dam status also shows 35 reservoirs under high alert, 13 under alert and 11 under warning. Several reservoirs in South and Central Gujarat have reached or are close to full capacity, with overflow reported from schemes including Jhuj, Kelia, Dholi and Umaria.

Meanwhile, Gujarat has received 729.16 mm of cumulative rainfall as of 6 am on September 14, equivalent to 80.23% of the state’s average seasonal rainfall.

The state received an average of 21.84 mm of rain during the preceding 24 hours, with all 33 districts and 240 talukas recording rainfall.

South Gujarat remains the wettest region, having received 1,708.90 mm, or 110.82% of its average rainfall. East Central Gujarat has received 659.94 mm (80.58%), Saurashtra 451.84 mm (59.28%), North Gujarat 427.70 mm (58.56%) and Kutch 153.90 mm (30.79%).

The latest figures underline the substantial improvement in Gujarat’s water position during the 2026 monsoon, with strong rainfall in parts of the state and continued inflows pushing several reservoirs towards full capacity.