Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Gujarat Faces Flood Watch After Rapid Water Influx
Gujarat in India is facing a big problem with water.
Normally, they worry about not having enough water, but now they have too much.
In just 120 hours, 750 million cubic meters of water filled up 14 dams to full capacity, and 21 more dams are on high alert.
This sudden influx of water has turned their usual water shortage worry into a flood watch.
The Damanganga dam, for example, is carefully managing the water flow to prevent flooding.
In Navsari, two dams, Jhuj and Kelia, are also full and releasing water downstream.
Even though they have a lot of water now, Gujarat is still behind in overall water storage compared to last year.
750 million cubic meters of water added in 120 hours in Gujarat.
14 dams reached full capacity, 21 on high alert.
Damanganga dam managing inflow of 55,300 cusecs, discharging 53,000 cusecs.
Jhuj and Kelia dams in Navsari at 100% capacity, releasing controlled spillage.
Gujarat still in water deficit compared to July 2025.
- Who
- Gujarat State Water Resources Department
- What
- Rapid water influx leading to full dams and flood watch
- When
- Within 120 hours
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- Due to delayed monsoon and rapid water inflow into dams
Water Management Concerns
Flood Preparedness
Water Storage Status
Water Management Concerns
Gujarat is still in a water deficit compared to July 2025, raising concerns about overall water management.
Flood Preparedness
The rapid filling of dams indicates effective water storage capacity, which is crucial for flood preparedness.
Dam Management
Water Management Concerns
The delicate balance of dam management, such as the Damanganga scheme, highlights the risk of overflow and potential flooding.
Flood Preparedness
Controlled spillage from dams like Jhuj and Kelia in Navsari demonstrates proactive measures to mitigate flood risks.
- Total Water Added
- 750 million cubic meters (MCM) in 120 hours
- Dams at Full Capacity
- 14 dams
- Dams on High Alert
- 21 dams
- Major Dam Scheme
- Damanganga
- Inflow to Damanganga
- 55,300 cusecs
- Discharge from Damanganga
- 53,000 cusecs
- Dams at 100% in Navsari
- Jhuj and Kelia