Articles tagged under: Dholidhaja Dam

Dholi Dhaja Dam in Surendranagar overflows

April 17, 2024
Dholi Dhaja Dam in Surendranagar overflows

Surendranagar: The Dholi Dhaja Dam, spanning across the Bhogavo River, has overflowed after receiving water from the Narmada. As the largest dam in the Surendranagar district, it serves as a lifeline for several villages facing water scarcity during the scorching summer. While numerous villages in Choltia, Wadhwan, and approximately 27 villages of Muli taluka grapple with water scarcity, the water that has entered the dam will assist locals in irrigation and their day-to-day needs. DeshGujar...Read More

8 farmers booked for stealing water from Narmada pipeline

January 07, 2023
8 farmers booked for stealing water from Narmada pipeline

Surendranagar: As many as 8 farmers are booked for theft of water from the Narmada pipeline that provides water to about 1200 villages. A drive was conducted to remove illegal water connections during which 8 farmers from Khatdi, Tikar, etc villages were booked. A Narmada pipeline is laid from the Dholidhaja dam in Surendranagar town to 1200 villages. As the district administration received complaints regarding insufficient pressure in water supply from various villages, a drive was conducted t...Read More