Sardar Sarovar Reservoir Filled to 138.68 Meters | Bhupendra Patel’s Narmada River Prayer
CM Bhupendra Patel performed the Narmada Dam’s rapid filling. Kailash Nath joined him at the Narmada Dam. Offering prayers and best wishes, they raised the water level to 138.68 meters. With the possibility of further increase, the Narmada Dam holds exciting prospects. This rapid filling was presented as a gift on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
Sending birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi! Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed a ceremonial water ritual at the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam, elevating the sacred waters of the Narmada Maiya. On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, the Narmada Dam was adorned in all its glory. Chief Minister, along with the people of Gujarat, offered their warm wishes. Secretary Rajkumar and Chief Secretary Mukesh Puri also participated in this auspicious event.
This year, the Narmada Dam has been completely filled for the first time:
Water Level – 138.68 meters Maximum
Water Level – 138.68 meters
Water Inflow – 18,62,960 cubic meters per second Narmada Dam
Water Level – 138.68 meters
Water Inflow – 18,63,117 cubic meters per second
Currently, 23 gates of the Sardar Sarovar Dam have been opened up to 9.70 meters. Additionally, a total of 18,41,319 cubic meters of water is being released into the river from the Riverbed Powerhouse. This release of water is facilitated by 6 turbines from RBPH and 5 turbines from CHPH, contributing to electricity generation. In the Narmada district, SDRF teams have been deployed as a precautionary measure for safety.
In the face of a substantial increase in water inflow, the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited has been diligently monitoring the dam continuously. They are working tirelessly to manage the water level and minimize any potential impact, ensuring the safety and well-being of the regions, including Bharuch and surrounding areas. Continuous monitoring and vigilant efforts are being made to prevent any adverse consequences due to the increased water levels in the dam.
