Surat On Alert After 1.63 lakh Cusecs of Water Discharged From Ukai Dam

Surat: With inflows exceeding 1.43 lakh cusecs into the Ukai dam, the local administration have announced that around 1.85 lakh cusecs will be discharged. As of now, the discharge rate had been kept at 1.63 lakh cusecs until Monday evening. 

Water Levels Near Danger Mark

The dam's current water level is 336.32 feet, close to the rule level of 340 feet, necessitating increased discharge due to the heavy rainfall in the dam's catchment area.

The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), district administration, and irrigation authorities are closely monitoring the situation, especially as water from various sources is anticipated to flow into the Tapi River. The combined effects of the discharge from the Ukai dam, heavy rainfall, and the high tide associated with the new moon are expected to increase the water level in the Tapi.

“We are keeping a close watch on the water level in the river and our teams are prepared to take immediate actions if it rises. At the current discharge rate, there is no immediate threat of flooding in the city areas,” an SMC official said. 

Meanwhile, several parts of Gandhinagar witnessed severe waterlogging, disrupting traffic in the region on Tuesday.

Vegetable Prices Surged In Ahmedabad

Meanwhile, vegetable prices have surged in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, due to the heavy rainfall affecting the state. In another development, a 34-year-old home guard named Devesh tragically lost his life after being swept away by the intense rains. The body of the home guard was recovered by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), as confirmed by NDRF officials on Sunday.