Gandhinagar, July 28
Another active spell of the monsoon has set in Gujarat, bringing relief from the heat and significantly improving the water storage situation across the state. According to official data, the overall reservoir levels have now reached 62 per cent of total capacity, a marked improvement due to steady rainfall over recent weeks.
The state currently has 29 reservoirs filled to 100 per cent capacity, including 5 in Kutch, 4 in Bhavnagar, and 3 in Surendranagar. Additionally, 62 reservoirs are between 70 per cent and 100 per cent full, while 38 reservoirs hold water levels ranging from 25 to 50 per cent. However, concerns remain for 36 reservoirs that are still below 25 per cent capacity.
Authorities have placed 48 reservoirs on high alert as their water levels have exceeded 90 per cent, while 21 reservoirs are on alert status and another 21 under warning, highlighting the need for close monitoring in the days ahead.
Meanwhile, the Sardar Sarovar Dam, considered Gujarat’s lifeline, is now 60.72 per cent full, according to Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. Region-wise water storage figures show 57 per cent capacity in North Gujarat, 66 per cent in Central Gujarat, 61 per cent in South Gujarat, 56 per cent in Kutch, and 66 per cent in Saurashtra.