An average rainfall of 10 inches in Ahmedabad over three days caused distress in parts of the city. As a result, 89 out of 130 lakes under Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC)’s jurisdiction have overflowed.

Over 130 lakes in the city come under the AMC, out of which 53 lakes are interlinked.

Until 2003, the lakes that were under the jurisdiction of AUDA (Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority) were interlinked with each other. Later, when AUDA’s areas were included within the municipal limits, the AMC started efforts to interlink the lakes in various wards to ensure balanced water levels during the rainy season. 

It is noteworthy that despite significant expenses incurred by the authorities in previous years to interlink the lakes, they still do not retain water throughout the year.

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