Sardar Sarovar Dam Water Level Rises to 136.43 Metres Amidst Increased Rainfall

Sardar Sarovar Dam Water Level Rises to 136.43 Metres Amidst Increased Rainfall

Due to favorable rainfall in the catchment areas of Madhya Pradesh, the water level in Gujarat’s Sardar Sarovar Dam reached 136.43 meters on Saturday. This level is just over two meters short of the dam’s full reservoir level, according to officials.

Current Status

  • Current Water Level: 136.43 meters
  • Full Reservoir Level: 138.68 meters
  • Outflow: Approximately 3.5 lakh cusecs
  • Recent Inflow: Over 4.37 lakh cusecs
  • Water Release: Nearly 3.45 lakh cusecs

Officials from the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) noted that this is the highest water level recorded for the current season. The Bharuch Collector has issued a warning to residents in low-lying areas near the Narmada River due to the increased water flow.

Precautionary Measures

  • Collector’s Warning: Tushar Sumera has advised people living in low-lying areas to be cautious as the Narmada River’s water level is close to the warning level.
  • Current Narmada River Level: 20.20 feet
  • Warning Level: 22 feet

Sardar Sarovar Project Details

  • Coverage: Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan
  • Irrigation Area: 1.85 million hectares in Gujarat and 0.24 million hectares in Rajasthan
  • Drinking Water Supply: Serves 30 million people

State Reservoir Status

  • Sardar Sarovar Dam Storage: 92% of total capacity
  • Overall Reservoir Capacity: 86% full
  • High Alert Reservoirs: 146
  • Alert Reservoirs: 11

Rainfall Data

  • State Average Rainfall: 124.66% of the annual average
  • Kutch Rainfall: 183.342% of the annual average

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):

  1. What is the current water level of the Sardar Sarovar Dam?
    • A) 136.43 meters
    • B) 138.68 meters
    • C) 140.00 meters
    • D) 134.00 meters
    Answer: A) 136.43 meters
  2. What is the full reservoir level of the Sardar Sarovar Dam?
    • A) 136.43 meters
    • B) 138.68 meters
    • C) 140.00 meters
    • D) 134.00 meters
    Answer: B) 138.68 meters
  3. How much water is currently being released from the Sardar Sarovar Dam?
    • A) 3.25 lakh cusecs
    • B) 3.45 lakh cusecs
    • C) 4.37 lakh cusecs
    • D) 2.50 lakh cusecs
    Answer: A) 3.25 lakh cusecs
  4. Which district has been advised to stay alert due to the increased water flow?
    • A) Kevadia
    • B) Bharuch
    • C) Kutch
    • D) Narmada
    Answer: B) Bharuch
  5. What percentage of its total capacity is the Sardar Sarovar Dam currently full?
    • A) 92%
    • B) 86%
    • C) 100%
    • D) 75%
    Answer: A) 92%