Context
The Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad has dried up temporarily after authorities stopped water release at the Vasna barrage to repair its gates, causing difficulties for people in the city.
About Sabarmati River
- The Sabarmati River is a west-flowing river of western India, covering a total length of about 371 km, of which approximately 323 km lies in Gujarat and 48 km in Rajasthan.
- It has its origin in the Dhebar Lake (Jaisamand Lake region), situated in the southeastern Aravalli region of Udaipur district in Rajasthan.
- Flowing first in a southwestward direction, the river later enters the plains of Gujarat, where it continues its journey across the state.
- The drainage basin is naturally bounded by the Aravalli Hills in the north and northeast, the Rann of Kutch in the west, and the Gulf of Khambhat in the south.
- Its important tributaries include the Wakal, Harnav, Hathmati, Watrak, and Madhumati rivers, which contribute to its drainage network.
- A significant portion of the basin, nearly 68%, is used for agriculture, showing its importance for regional farming activities.
- Along its course, the river supports major urban centres such as Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, and it flows through Ahmedabad in a north–south direction, dividing the city into eastern and western parts.
