He blamed the Centre for not allowing increase in the height of Sardar Sarovar Dam, saying had the Centre allowed putting of gate on Narmada dam, Gujarat could have had three times more water, and not worry about even a severe drought.
According to Met Department officials, the state has 62 per cent deficient rains so far.
"This year the God has subjected us to a test. Sometimes, it seems that God wants us to never forget the value of water," Modi said in his message to the people of the state on the eve of 66th Independence Day.
"But, we -- the government and the people -