Ukai dam 83% full, 1.63 lakh cusecs of water generated: Water released into Tapi river by opening 12 gates, level at 337.90 feet

The process of releasing water from Ukai dam is underway. 1,63,148 cusecs of water is being released into the Tapi river by opening 12 gates of the dam. The current level of the dam has reached 337.90 feet. The same amount of water coming from upstream is being released into the river. This step has been taken to keep the level of the dam balanced. At present, the dam is 83.41 per cent full. Adequate storage of water in the dam after the season's rains will solve the problem of irrigation and drinking water in the coming days. This situation is a relief for the farmers and citizens of South Gujarat. Officials have instructed people living on the banks of tapi river to remain alert. The water stored in ukai dam will prove to be a blessing in disguise for south Gujarat in the times to come.