Gujarat is staring at water scarcity in coming days as the state has received only 73.87 percent of average rainfall this monsoon.
"The state has received 73.87 percent rainfall as the monsoon is on the verge of receding," a government release said.
The Kutch region has received a mere 26.51 percent of average rainfall so far, while North Gujarat has received 42.93 percent, central Gujarat 66.83 percent, Saurashtra 72.20 percent, and South Gujarat the highest 94.79 percent.
Kutch and North Gujarat are likely to face severe water scarcity this year, officials said.
However, Sardar Sarovar Dam is filled up to 125.82 meters, and it can provide drinking water for the entire state till the next summer, the government said.
It will also be able to provide water from Narmada Dam for farming during Kharif (monsoon) and Rabi (winter) seasons, the government said.
"We have decided to supply water for irrigation too," Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel told reporters in Gandhinagar.
He was speaking about decisions taken at a meeting on the water situation, chaired by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
"We also plan to fill the dams in Saurashtra region and provide water for irrigation from Narmada Dam under the SAUNI scheme," he said.
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