As a result of ranis since last four days, 44 out of 203 dams in Gujarat have been put under high alert by the State administration on Wednesday.
According to the State Information Department, the dams put under high alert have crossed 90 per cent of their water storage capacity and most of these dams are constantly receiving fresh water. Moreover, seven other dams in the State have been put under watch. Another 15 dams in the State may be put under alert depending on the supply of fresh water.
Water level in Gujarat’s lifeline Narmada Dam has crossed the 122 meter mark. The dam overflows at 138 meters. The dam has overflown twice during the current monsoon. Over the past one week, the dam’s catchment area witnessed constant rains which resulted into inflow of fresh water in large quantity.
The dams put under high alert are situated all across the State including Saurashtra (Western), Central, North and South Gujarat. Sources in the State Agriculture Department said that the latest spell of rain is like gold for farmers of Gujarat.
Especially in Saurashtra region where season’s rain was comparatively low, agriculturists are extremely happy due to the rain as it would give new life to groundnut and cotton crops.