The city of Surat has a problem: If it doesn't keep it's reservoir full, it won't have enough water to sustain it through the dry season. If it _does_ keep its reservoir full, however, then when monsoon rains suddenly arrive, the city needs to conduct an emergency release of the reservoir to keep the dam from overflowing, which floods the city of Surat. It's a classic damned if you do, damned if you don't dilemma. How does a city balance its need for water with an equally pressing need to protect itself from floods? A project that combines improved weather forecasting and coordination between city agencies aims to give Surat just as much water as it needs — and not a drop more.
