Surat: Gujarat's second-largest dam, Ukai, on the Tapi River in South Gujarat, generated electricity worth Rs 464 crore during this monsoon season, which ended last month. According to authorities, in the monsoon season of 2025, Ukai Dam received 13,891 million cubic meters (MCM) of rainwater in its catchment area. Out of this, 4,166 MCM was stored, while 9,725 MCM was released into the Tapi River. However, the electricity was generated from the water before it eventually flowed into the se...Read More

Narmada: With nearly 99% of average monsoon rainfall recorded across Gujarat as of this morning, the state’s major dams are showing robust water storage levels. As per the latest data at 12 noon, the Sardar Sarovar Dam, Gujarat’s largest dam, has a present gross storage of 8,667.5 million cubic meters (MCM), equating to 91.62% of its design capacity. The dam is witnessing an inflow of over 2.5 lakh cusecs, against which more than 3.8 lakh cusecs is being discharged downstream into the river...Read More

Surat: Continuous discharge from Ukai, the largest dam in South Gujarat, has caused the weir-cum-causeway on the Tapi River to overflow. Water is flowing at 7.90 meters at the causeway connecting Katargam and Rander, with the river running full bank to bank. The danger mark at the causeway is 7 meters. Due to the overflow, the causeway has been closed to traffic, and security personnel have been deployed to prevent any untoward incidents. As of 1 pm today, Ukai Dam’s water level stands at 102...Read More