April 6, 2025 5:09 PM

Flood threat: Vadodara launches rapid river deepening project

The Gujarat government has launched large-scale work under the Vishwamitri River Project, aimed at enhancing the river’s flow capacity and improving the management of urban water bodies. An official stated that the project, currently in full swing, seeks to increase the Vishwamitri River’s water-carrying capacity by 40 percent within a target period of 100 days. Last year, Vadodara experienced severe flooding, which caused widespread damage to infrastructure and led to the displacement of ...