Sardar Sarovar Dam Reaches 96% Capacity Amid Gujarat Monsoon
Sardar Sarovar Dam Reaches 96% Capacity Amid Gujarat Monsoon
IN · Published Sep 20, 2026
The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam in Gujarat has reached 96% of its total capacity, while the state's 206 reservoirs collectively hold 70.49% of their storage capacity.
Seasonal rainfall in Gujarat has reached 31 inches, which is 88% of the average.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall has necessitated large-scale evacuations and rescue operations. Since June 1, authorities have evacuated 85,456 people and rescued 9,822 individuals. Navsari, Valsad, and Surat have seen the highest number of evacuations. Additionally, 45 dams are on High Alert, 13 on Alert, and 10 on Warning due to rising water levels. The deployment of 10 NDRF teams and 28 SDRF platoons highlights the seriousness of the situation.

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