Vasna barrage gates opened due to rising water levels amid heavy rain
Vasna barrage gates openedAmid continuous heavy rainfall and rising water levels, over 10,492 cusecs (cubic foot per second) of water is currently flowing into the Vasna Barrage on the Sabarmati River from the upstream Sant Sarovar reservoir. As a precautionary measure, authorities have begun releasing 5,917 cusecs of water downstream into the river.To facilitate the discharge, four gates of the Vasna Barrage have been opened, Gate Nos 25, 26, and 27 opened to 3.5 feet each, while Gate No 28 is opened to 2 feet.Officials have issued alerts to concerned departments and urged them to remain vigilant. Villages in the downstream areas that may be impacted by the increased water release have been advised to take necessary safety measures.In Gujarat now the overall reservoir levels have now reached 62% of total capacity, a marked improvement due to steady rainfall over recent weeks, according to official data. The state currently has 29 reservoirs filled to 100% capacity, including 5 in Kutch, 4 in Bhavnagar, and 3 in Surendranagar. Additionally, 62 reservoirs are between 70% and 100% full, while 38 reservoirs hold water levels ranging from 25 to 50%. However, concerns remain for 36 reservoirs that are still below 25% capacity.Authorities have placed 48 reservoirs on high alert as their water levels have exceeded 90%, 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% full, according to Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. Region-wise water storage figures show 57% capacity in North Gujarat, 66% in Central Gujarat, 61% in South Gujarat, 56% in Kutch, and 66% in Saurashtra.As rainfall continues to pick up pace, the state water resources department and disaster management teams remain on standby to manage any overflow scenarios. Farmers across regions have also welcomed the rain, which is expected to support kharif crop cycles.(With inputs from syndicated feed)
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Amid continuous heavy rainfall and rising water levels, over 10,492 cusecs (cubic foot per second) of water is currently flowing into the Vasna Barrage on the Sabarmati River from the upstream Sant Sarovar reservoir. As a precautionary measure, authorities have begun releasing 5,917 cusecs of water downstream into the river.
To facilitate the discharge, four gates of the Vasna Barrage have been opened, Gate Nos 25, 26, and 27 opened to 3.5 feet each, while Gate No 28 is opened to 2 feet.
Officials have issued alerts to concerned departments and urged them to remain vigilant. Villages in the downstream areas that may be impacted by the increased water release have been advised to take necessary safety measures.
In Gujarat now the overall reservoir levels have now reached 62% of total capacity, a marked improvement due to steady rainfall over recent weeks, according to official data.
The state currently has 29 reservoirs filled to 100% capacity, including 5 in Kutch, 4 in Bhavnagar, and 3 in Surendranagar. Additionally, 62 reservoirs are between 70% and 100% full, while 38 reservoirs hold water levels ranging from 25 to 50%. However, concerns remain for 36 reservoirs that are still below 25% capacity.
Authorities have placed 48 reservoirs on high alert as their water levels have exceeded 90%, 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% full, according to Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. Region-wise water storage figures show 57% capacity in North Gujarat, 66% in Central Gujarat, 61% in South Gujarat, 56% in Kutch, and 66% in Saurashtra.
As rainfall continues to pick up pace, the state water resources department and disaster management teams remain on standby to manage any overflow scenarios. Farmers across regions have also welcomed the rain, which is expected to support kharif crop cycles.
(With inputs from syndicated feed)
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