96 dams put on high alert in Gujarat

Heavy rains continued to lash Saurashtra and Kachchh region of the country, forcing the Gujarat government to issue alert for 96 dams across the state on September 5. The torrential rains also damaged a gate that regulated flow of water, of Saani river dam in Jamnagar district. This resulted in 45 million cubic metres of water being released from the dam, leading to flood-like situation in eight villages downstream. The dam was repaired last year at a cost of Rs 1 crore.