Why was Narmada River in the News?
Rivers like Narmada led to extensive flooding in Gujarat. Many villages in the southern and central parts of the state had to be isolated due to the floods.
- The water level in the Narmada River was higher than the danger mark.
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued red and orange alerts in certain areas of Gujarat.
- The primary cause for the increased water levels was the Sardar Sarovar Dam, a major dam on Narmada River.
Narmada River | Sardar Sarovar Project at Narmada River
The largest river in peninsular India to flow west, the Narmada River, cuts across the nation’s center and has an influence on people’s lives in several states. From its modest beginnings on the Amarkantak Hill to the Gulf of Khambhat, the Narmada is an important waterway for both practical and cultural reasons. It gained attention recently when floods in Gujarat brought attention to its critical role in the ecological and human settlements in the region.
In this article, we will get to know everything there is about the Narmada River, the reason it is the talk of the town, get to know more about the Sardar Sarovar Project in detail, and also learn about the different color-coded alerts issued by the IMD.
Let’s start.
Table of Content
- About Narmada River
- Why was Narmada River in the News?
- Sardar Sarovar Project – Narmada River
- What are the Different Color-coded Alerts Issued by the IMD?
- Some Facts About the Narmada River