News Capsule: Gujarat expands Narmada water coverage amid El Niño concerns
19-Jun-2026 10:36 AM
News Capsule: Gujarat expands Narmada water coverage amid El Niño concerns
★ Gujarat has expanded the Narmada lake-filling network from 3 km to 7 km around pipelines, bringing over 300 lakes in North Gujarat under water supply coverage.
★ The state has also prepared crop contingency plans, alternative crop advisories, and fodder reserves while using AI-based advisories to support over 50 lakh farmers during a possible El Niño-induced rainfall shortfall.