[3] On 7 August 1968, before the construction of the Ukai Dam to bring its waters under control and provide hydroelectric power, the Tapti River overflowed its banks during heavy rains in the monsoon season.

More than 1,000 people drowned in the flood,[4] and the city of Surat was submerged beneath 10 feet of water for several days.

[8] The Tapti travels east to west and flows through the Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

[7] The left bank tributaries include Nesu, Amravati, Buray, Panjhara, Bori, Girna, Waghur, Purna, Mona, and Sipna.

[7] The river is supposedly named after the goddess Tapati, the daughter of Surya, the Sun god and Chhaya.