Heavy Rains Cause Madhuban Dam Water Level to Rise in Valsad, Gujarat

Heavy rains in Valsad, Gujarat, have caused the water level in Madhuban Dam to rise, leading to flooding in low-lying areas and the national highway. Disaster Management Officer Naseem Sheikh reported that 10,000 cusecs of water were released in the morning and 50,000 cusecs in the evening. The IMD predicts more heavy rainfall in the region, affecting areas like Navsari, Daman, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Streets have been closed, and movement is restricted due to overtopping.

Details from the Disaster Management Authority

According to the Disaster Management Authority, the heavy rains have inundated many low-lying areas. Teams from disaster cells have been deployed to drain the water from these areas. Additionally, the heavy rains caused the water level in Madhuban Dam to rise significantly.

Water Release from Madhuban Dam

In response to the rising water levels, 10,000 cusecs of water were released from the dam in the morning, and 50,000 cusecs were released in the evening. Due to overtopping, 48 streets across the district were closed, and the police control room was notified to restrict movement in those areas.

IMD Weather Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places, with extremely heavy falls expected in the South Gujarat region, including Navsari, Valsad, and Daman, as well as in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Heavy rains are also likely at isolated places in the districts of the Gujarat region, including Panchmahal, Chhotaudepur, Narmada, Surat, Dangs, and Tapi, and in Saurashtra, including Rajkot and Junagadh.