Summary:
Mithi Khadi (creek) was flowing above danger level at 7.45 metre, whereas Bhedwad khadi with danger level of 6.75 metre was flowing at 6.90 metre at 1.30 pm. SMC has also made preparations in case we have to shift people.”BoxWATER CHANNELCreek Present level Danger levelKakra khadi 5.825 metre 6.50 metreBhedwad khadi 6.80 metre 6.75 metreMithi khadi 7.45 metre 7.25 metreBhathena khadi 7 metre 8.25 metreVarachha khadi 3.10 metre 5.50 metre Surat: Two of the five creeks in Surat began to overflow due to rains since Thursday morning. Creeks in the city generally swell when there is very heavy rainfall in adjacent talukas of Bardoli, Palsana, Kamrej. However, Limbayat, Bhatena and some areas of Udhna witnessed severe waterlogging.“Due to the embankment on Mithi khadi, we had some protection this time and there was not much overflow,” an official from Limbayat zone said..