Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Sardar Sarovar Dam Opens Gates Amidst Rising Water Levels
The Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat, which is vital for the state, opened five of its gates on Thursday because of heavy rain and water flowing in from other dams.
The water level increased quickly.
The dam operators released water downstream.
They are also making electricity and have water in storage.
Five gates of the Sardar Sarovar Dam were opened on Thursday.
The dam's water level rose by nearly four meters in 24 hours.
Water inflow is about 4.01 lakh cusecs from upstream dams.
The dam is releasing 1.37 lakh cusecs of water downstream.
The dam is at 74% capacity with 3,500 MCM live storage.
- Who
- Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL).
- What
- Five gates of the Sardar Sarovar Dam were opened.
- When
- Thursday, during the monsoon season.
- Where
- Sardar Sarovar Dam in Narmada district, Gujarat.
- Why
- To manage rising water levels.
- Dam Name
- Sardar Sarovar Dam
- Location
- Narmada district, Gujarat
- Organization
- Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL)
- Gate Action
- Opened 5 of 30 gates
- Gate Height
- Not mentioned
- Current Water Level
- Above 131 meters
- Water Inflow
- 4.01 lakh cusecs
- Full Reservoir Level (FRL)
- 138.68 meters
- Current Water Storage
- 74% Capacity (3,500 MCM live storage)
