Water reservoirs in Gujarat

Gujarat has witnessed abundant rainfall this year, leading to a significant increase in water levels across the state. More than 55% of the state’s 206 reservoirs, amounting to 115, are now completely full. Additionally, 45 reservoirs have reached between 70% and 100% of their capacity, prompting a high alert.

Furthermore, 17 reservoirs in the state are between 50% and 70% full, triggering an alert. Twenty reservoirs have between 25% and 50% of their capacity, while nine reservoirs have less than 25% storage.

The Sardar Sarovar Yojana has received 2,88,248 million cubic feet (mcft) of water, which is more than 86% of its total capacity.

Currently, Gujarat’s 206 reservoirs collectively hold 4,40,773 mcft of water, which is over 79% of their total storage capacity.

Region-wise, Central Gujarat’s 17 reservoirs have recorded over 92% storage, Kutch’s 20 reservoirs have 87%, Saurashtra’s 141 reservoirs have 85%, South Gujarat’s 13 reservoirs have 78%, and North Gujarat’s 15 reservoirs have over 52% storage.

As of 8 am today, due to heavy rainfall, the Sardar Sarovar Yojana has received an inflow of 2.35 lakh cubic feet per second (cusecs) and released 2.45 lakh cusecs.

Water inflow received by other dams till 8 am today:

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