Mass Evacuation in Gujarat as Sardar Sarovar Dam Releases Water

Authorities in Gujarat's Bharuch city evacuated 280 people from low-lying areas after significant water release from the Sardar Sarovar Dam into the Narmada river. The evacuation follows heavy rain and large inflows from upstream, raising river levels dangerously high.

Authorities in Gujarat's Bharuch city evacuated 280 residents from low-lying areas on Monday after the Sardar Sarovar Dam released nearly 4 lakh cusecs of water into the Narmada river.

A massive inflow from Madhya Pradesh's Omkareshwar dam increased the Sardar Sarovar's water level to 135.20 meters, just shy of its full capacity of 138.68 meters, prompting the release.

With heavy rains and water discharges, the Narmada river approached the dangerous 24-feet mark near Bharuch town, leading to the evacuation order. Bharuch collector Tushar Sumera assured that residents could return once levels drop below 22 feet.

(With inputs from agencies.)