Pratappura Reservoir Restored - Flows into Ajwa (India)

After 18 years, water from the Pratappura reservoir in Vadodara is being released into the Ajwa reservoir, boosting local water supply. The reservoir’s restoration (post-flood reconstruction) adds significant storage capacity.

After nearly two decades, water from the Pratappura reservoir has been released into the Ajwa reservoir to meet the city's water requirements. The Pratappura reservoir had not been used as a water source since it breached during the 2005 floods.

Following the 2005 breach, water from the reservoir had drained into the Vishwamitri river. As part of flood control measures implemented after the 2024 floods, the reservoir was deepened and restored.

According to Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) officials, the reservoir now has a capacity of 5,410 million litres following dredging. It currently holds about 5,096 million litres, which will be released gradually into the Ajwa reservoir. Officials said this phased release would suffice to meet the city's water needs for around a month.