Ukai (Ukai ) of Megharaja (upstream of the dam)Rain ) amid a partial break, the inflow dropped to one lakh cukes this afternoon while the Ukai Dam level also registered at 333.42 feet. At present, the water level of Tapi river has also decreased significantly as the release of water from Ukai Dam has been reduced to 53 thousand cusecs. This afternoon the level of the causeway has dropped to close to 8 meters. However, except for Umarpada in the city-district from this morning, rain was invisible in most of the areas.
According to Flood Control, the Meghraja has recorded a break in all areas except light rain showers in most areas of Surat city-district since this morning. Umarpada taluka has received light rain showers in all talukas except 10 mm rain from 6 am to 12 noon today.
On the other hand, a direct impact has been seen on the inflow due to the decrease in rainfall upstream of Ukai Dam and the water released from Hathnur Dam as well. This afternoon, the inflow of Ukai Dam has been recorded at 1.11 lakh cusecs and the level of Ukai Dam is currently 333.42 feet. Amidst this situation, the release of water from Ukai Dam has been gradually reduced and currently only 53 thousand cusecs of water is being released into Tapi river.
Due to this situation, the citizens of the low-lying areas have also breathed a sigh of relief as the level of Tapi river also decreased. The Hanuman Hill and Bhalimata flood gates were closed as part of vigilance by the Surat Municipal Corporation as the causeway level rose above 9 meters for the past three days. which have now been reopened due to the lowering of the causeway surface.
Even today, rains have taken a break in the city and district amid heavy rain forecast. And the system has got a big relief as the intensity of rain has reduced in the upper reaches. As the water level in the Tapi river is gradually decreasing, the water has also dried up from the walkway and the riverfront. Due to which, once again the city dwellers were seen strolling here today.