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The flood in Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006 occurred due to

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Technical failure in dams

Silting of the reservoirs in channels

Release of water from dams during heavy rainfall

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The flood in Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006 occurred due to the Release of water from dams during heavy rainfall. The dams designed to control floods have created floods due to reservoir sedimentation. The large dams have also generally failed to prevent flooding during periods of severe rainfall. In 2006, the situation with the floods in Gujarat and Maharashtra was made worse by the discharge of water from dams amid heavy rains. In addition to wreaking havoc on people and property, floods significantly increased soil erosion. Land deterioration was exacerbated by sedimentation because the flood flats lost their access to silt, a natural fertiliser. Additionally, it was noted that the multipurpose projects sparked earthquakes, spread water-borne illnesses and pests, and polluted the environment via excessive water consumption.

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