GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Gujarat State
Narmada, Water Resources Water Supply & Kalpasar
Department


HYDROLOGY PROJECT - II
(Loan Account No : 4749 IN )

Hydrology Project Gujarat - An Overview

Office of The Superintending Engineer
State Water Data Centre
Near WALMI Campus, Sector 8, Gandhinagar (GUJARAT), INDIA.
Fax : 91 (079) 23249139 Phone : 91 (079) 23246723, 23246725
E_mail:seswdc@yahoo.co.in
Executive Engineer (Unit A) Executive Engineer (Unit B)
State Water Data Centre, Gandhinagar State Water Data Centre, Gandhinagar
Phone No. 91(079)23243605 Phone No. 91(079) 23246416
E_mail : drcexer@gmail.com E_mail : jbacharya57@gmail.com




Hydrology Project : Gujarat - Surface Water Component
Introduction :
We have uneven of rainfall, water allocation, it is
necessary to develop a system to utilize the
maximum water available. For this Central Water
Commission has decided to establish a system so
that realistic water quantity as per the basin is
easily accessed and water can be planned
accordingly and decided to take assistance from
World Bank under the project called as Hydrology
Project I.(1997-2003)


The development objective of the
Hydrology Project for the implementing
agencies is to support major aspects of
Indias National Water Policy, particularly
with regard to water allocation and
planning and management of water
resources development at the national,
state, basin and individual project level.
For this Hydrological Information System
is developed. Hydrology Project I
completed in 2003
Gujarat :
Characteristics of Climate of Gujarat
As there are variations in the geographical conditions of Gujarat characteristics of the climate
also vary. In Gujarat the winter season is moderately cold and dry. The humidity is almost
nil. The coastal region is experience less cold. The coastal regions experience moderate
climate. Whereas central regions i.e. central Gujarat and North Gujarat experience more cold
during winter season. The climate of Rann of Kutch experience continental or temperate
climate. Generally in winter temperature is between 4

C to 29

C


In Gujarat summer season is mostly hot
and dry. During the summer season the
coastal region is less hot. The temperature
is more in regions which are away from
coastal area. Rann of Kutch experiences
extreme heat. In the summer season North
Gujarat experience more heat. Generally in
summer temperature is between 27

C to 47

C in north Gujarat Area.



Hydrology Project I
Hydrological Net work developed during HP I:
Sr.
No.
Type of stations Nos
.
Sr.
No.
Type of stations Nos.
1 Weather stations 179 4 Level I water quality testing
laboratory
24
2 Rain gauging stations 373 5 Level II water quality testing
laboratory
1
3 River gauging stations 107 6 Level II+ water quality testing
laboratory
2
During HP I Hydrometeorological sites are updated as per the guideline of IMD, CWC
and WHO and the following equipments are used for Hydrometeological data collection.




Used for measuring
the amount of Daily
Rainfall at a place
Gives continuous
record of amount of
Hourly Rainfall on
the chart. It also
measure the rate of
rainfall intensity.
Scientific made
wooden box called as
Stevenson screen. It
contains Max., Min.,
Dry and Wet bulb
Thermometer.
Called as
Anemometer which
measure Wind Speed.

Following may be stated as the Gains under the Hydrology Project Phase-I
Large quantity of unprocessed historical data in the form of Year Books and Registers, unmanageable for
collection and analysis, had been converted in to computer compatible formats making easy availability at the
State Water Data Centre, Gandhinagar.
Using SWDES (Surface Water Data Entry System) software for data entry and analysis. The Hydrological Modeling
System Software (HYMOS) is fully operational for data validation.
Large no. Of observations sites existed prior to HP, were inoperative due to unavailability of skilled staff. The problem is
eradicated through redeployment.
State Water Data Centre has been set up with the latest equipments and trained staff in a state of art building having an
elegant front elevation with excellent interior planning (photograph attached). The infrastructure required for observation
network like sub-division offices, section offices, stores, civil works for weather stations, created under HP.
The main purpose of Hydrological informatics system (HIS) is to provide accurate and timely hydrological data to the
water users (farmers and industries). The data is now available in a user-friendly format.
Under HP each personnel is trained to improve efficiency, speed and accuracy to generate reliable water
data. Variety of new equipments using microprocessors based data loggers for accurate measurement of
water velocity, weather parameters; water levels were procured and installed.
HIS data such as rainfall data, evaporation data, temperature, wind speed etc. to calculate water
requirement of different crops. With the analyses and validated HIS data, precise calculations are possible
and so, farmers and end users are benefited.
Wide variation, in data collection, analysis and storage practices within and between state and agencies
were found during pre-project days. The HP formalized standard procedure for measurement, validation,
analysis, transfer and dissemination of the data in the form of HIS protocols, which is a crucial gain.
Statistical analysis of Hydrological data used extensively to tackle drought & flood forecasting.
Reservoir sedimentation study to manage surface water resources is highly essential. The integrated Bathymetric
system, for faster data acquisition with better accuracy has been introduced.
Hydrology Project II
Hydrology Project II started in 2006 and will
be completed in 2012.
OBJECTIVE: To extend and promote the
sustained and effective use of the
Hydrological Information System (HIS) by all
potential users concerned with water
resources planning and management, both
public and private, thereby contributing to
improved productivity and cost-effectiveness
of water-related investment in the
participating states / agencies.

The Hydrology Project helps to
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Participating Sates / Central Agencies in Hydrology Project:
This is a multi-state/agency project: The participant states / agencies are as under:
States:
Existing: Andhra Pradesh, Chhatisgarh,Gujarat,Karnataka,Kerala, Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu
New: Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Pondicherry
Central Agencies:
- Ministry of Water Resources - Central Ground Water Board
- Central Water Commission - Central Water & Power Research Station
- Indian Meteorology Department - National Institute of Hydrology
- Central Pollution Control Board - Bhakra Beas Management Board
Activities of Hydrology Project II :
1.A Consolidation of HP I 2.A Hydrological Design Aids
1.B Awareness, Dissemination & Knowledge Sharing 2.B Decision Support System
1.C Implementation Support 2.C Purpose Driven Study
HP Goals :
To improve hydrological database and infrastructure
Contributing to improved productivity and cost-effectiveness of water-related
investment of the state by using Hydro meteorological data
Details of Hydro meteorological Stations
with Data Availability :
Daily Rainfall - 373 1961 to 2009
Hourly Rainfall - 190 1983 to 2009
Weather Stations - 179 2000 to 2009
River Gauging - 104 1983 to 2009
Water Quality - 176 1999 to 2009
Details can be seen on website:
guj-nwrws.gov.in

1. Daily Rainfall : Collected from Standard Rain Gauge @ 8.30 Hrs. Daily
2. Hourly Rainfall : Collected from Automatic Rain Gauge @ 8.30 Hrs. Daily
3. Temperature (Maximum, Minimum, Dry Bulb and Wet Bulb) : Twice Daily @ 8.30 AM
& 17.30 PM
4. Humidity : Twice Daily @ 8.30 AM & 17.30 PM
5. Wind Velocity and Wind Direction : Twice Daily @ 8.30 AM & 17.30 PM
6. Pan Evaporation : Twice Daily @ 8.30 AM & 17.30 PM
7. Sunshine Duration : Hourly starting from 5.30 AM
8. Water Level of Rivers : Hourly
9. Gauge & Discharge : Four Times @ 8.00 , 11.00, 14.00 and 17.00 Hrs.
Hydrological Data Users Group :
The Hydrology Project plans to develop interactive computerized data banks within the
Central and State agencies. The Hydrological data collection and its management is regarded
as a service to all eligible and legitimate Users in Public and private sector. To encourage the
use of data banks, Hydrology data user group (HDUG) at state level was established since
December 1995. Following Government Organizations are the members of HDUG.
(1) Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. (2) Director of Agriculture (3) Water Supply & Sewage
Board (4) Health & Family Welfare Department (5) Industries and Mine Department
(6) Commissioner of Fisheries (7) Roads and Building Department (8) Western Railway
Authorities (9) Urban Development Department with seven NGOs/Academic Institutes.
Decentralization of HDUG by formation of Regional HDUG: Under HP II project, To widen
the awareness for use of Hydro meteorological data among the data users, decentralization of
HDUG is done by establishing the Hydrology Data User Group Regional (HDUG-R) at
Regional level at Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Bhuj on 29
th
Jan. 2010. For Data
request, data availability etc. of following Districts, following officers are nominated:
Sr.NO. RHDUG Chairman Jurisdiction (Districts)
1 S.E., W. R. I. Circle No. 1,
Ahmedabad
Sabarkantha, Ahmedabad, Kheda, Mehsana, Patan,
Surendranagar
2 S.E., V. I. Circle, Vadodara Bharuch, Narmada, Vadodara, Anand and Dahod
3 S.E., S. I. Circle, Surat Surat, Valsad, Tapi and Navsari
4 S.E., K. I. Circle, Bhuj Banaskantha and Kutchh
5 S.E., R. I. Circle, Rajkot Amareli, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar and
Rajkot
Gandhinagar District is under jurisdiction of HDUG at SE State water Data center Gandhinagar
Procedure for getting Membership of HDUG: Any NGOs/Academic Institutes/Private
Agencies are free to become a member of HDUG. They have to applied for the same by filling
the requisite form along with the membership fee of Rs. 1000/- . The duration of membership
is for five years.
Important Data Users: Academic Institutes such as Water Resources Engineering and
Management Institute, Vadodara / L. D. College of Engineering / NIRMA college of
Engineering/Agricultural University Junagadh / M. K. Soil Testing Laboratory, Ahmedabad.

Awareness activities carried out under HP II Project
1. Following programmes are organized all over state by surface and ground water
agencies.
Region Nos. Nos. of
participants
South 04 210
Center 09 428
North 03 448
Saurashtra 08 477
& Kutchh

From right Shri M.K.Dixit,SE and Nodal Officer HP II Shri J.B.Patel Chief Engineer and Project Coordinator,Shri
A.B.Thakker OSD,Shri R.N Patel SE,at Awareness Raising Programme for Data Users @ Gandhinagar.

Anticlockwise
(1)Shri M.K.Dixit,SE and Nodal Officer HP II,Shri
R.H Fafar SE Rajkot Panchayat Irri. Circle, Shri
Rao Ex Er. RTC WALMI Rajkot inaugurating the
Awareness Raising Programme at Rajkot.
(2) Sri A.G. Shah AE delivering his presentation
(3)Participants at Awareness Raising Programme
at Rajkot.
Data Pricing for Hydro meteorological Data :
Rainfall (Daily/Hourly): Rs. 400/-Station / Year Weather Data : Rs. 1200/- Station / Year
Gauge Discharge : Rs. 400/-Station / Year Water Quality : Rs. 160/- Station / Year
Results of Awareness programme:
Data dissemination Before Awareness Raising of
Hydro meteorological data to data users
Data dissemination After Awareness Raising of Hydro
meteorological data to data users
Year Govt. Academic Private Total Year Govt. Academic Private Total
2001-
2005
90 32 29 151 2008 60 14 18 92
2006 22 12 03 37 2009 40 16 08 64
2007 31 13 05 49 JULY
2010
37 07 01 45
Average per year 2001-2007 33 Average per year 2008-2009 78
Following studies has been carried out by Academic Institutes by using Hydrometeorological data from SWDC
1. Second Best Poster presentation award is given to the paper Probability Distribution Analysis of
Consecutive days Rainfall data for Patan District of Gujarat, India by R. B. Shelat and D. T. Shete
2. Study of Daily Normal Rainfall Pattern for Dahod District of Gujarat by M. P. Sheth
3. Study of effect of soil moisture holding capacity, ratio of actual to Maximum Evapotranspiration and
Farming Strategies on yield of Tomato Grown in Vadodara District, Gujarat by B. J. Bhatt
Data used by various data users for various purposes
Kalpasar Department asked Hydrometeorological data for estimate the exact quantum of water that would
drain into the proposed Kalpasar lake from the draining basins.
Superintending Engineer, Narmada Project Dam & Power House, Vadodara Data request for Carrying out
studies for evaporation losses of Pond no. 1 to Pond no. 4 of Sardar Sarovar Dam
Chief Engineer, ID & R Irrigation Unit, Jaipur used rainfall data for Sabarkantha, Banaskantha and Panchmahal
Districts for study of monsoon behavior and consequently to design a drought management planning under
Behaviour of Monsoon Rainfall in Rajasthan with the help of NIH, Roorkee.
National water Development Agency, Valsad used Hydrometeorological data for physibility report for inter
basin water transfer links for Par-Tapi-Narmada rivers
Scientist C, Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi for modeling of various basins of Gujarat prone
to severe flooding
Central Salt & Marine Chemical Res. Inst. Bhavnagar request weather data for Cultivation of bio fuels on
wastelands near Bhavnagar
Superintending Engineer, Sujalam Sufalam Circle No. 1, Gandhinagar used Hydrometeorological data for
development of flood forecast model for various irrigation schemes.
Executive Engineer, western railway, Ahmedabad used rain data for reconnaissance engineering survey for
doubling between Viramgam-Samakhiyali route and also for gauge conversion between Kosamba Umarpada
Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited, Ahmedabad asked Hydrometeorological data for
assessment of flow in the river Sabarmati for Sabarmati River Front Development project
Desai Fruits and Vegetation Pvt. Ltd., Zaghadiya utilized weather data for 110 Acres. Etc.
Region Av. Rain 2000-08 Rain for 2009
Center Guj. 834.72 438.24
North Guj. 679.32 444.76
South Guj. 1723.11 1161.54
Saurashtra 649.03 686.04
Kutchh 330.39 503.31
Useful Links :
http://guj-nwrws.gov.in
http://mowr.gov.in,
http://worldbank.org
http://cwc.org.in