Narmada Dam
Gandhinagar : Gujarat govt has decided to release additional water from the Narmada project for irrigation during the ongoing kharif season while directing officials to closely monitor drinking water availability amid concerns over rainfall and reservoir inflows.
Govt also extended the supply of Narmada water through Link-1 of the SAUNI Yojana to Devbhumi Dwarka and Jamnagar, districts that have recorded among the lowest rainfall in the state. The supply, which began on Aug 19, will continue for another 10 days to protect standing crops. The meeting reviewed the possible impact of prevailing El Niño conditions on rainfall and water availability across the state. Officials were instructed to continuously monitor reservoir levels and ensure optimal use of available water resources. Patel directed officers to prioritise drinking water requirements if rainfall remains inadequate and reservoir inflows do not improve. He also instructed authorities to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply in both urban and rural areas, particularly in water-scarce and vulnerable regions. The chief minister appealed to citizens and farmers to use water judiciously and support water conservation efforts. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad