National Times Bureau :- The water level at Pong Dam has reached close to the danger mark due to reduced inflow from the catchment areas, while controlled water release has been increased to maintain safety. Officials from the Bhakra Beas Management Board stated that limited rainfall in the upper catchment regions has resulted in a drop in water inflow into the dam.
To ensure that the water level remains within safe limits, authorities have carefully increased the discharge through the dam’s spillways and turbines. On Thursday, a total of 44,671 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water was released into the Shah Nehar Barrage.
As of 6 PM, the inflow into the Pong Dam reservoir was recorded at 37,139 cusecs, with the water level measuring 1,390.28 feet, just above the danger mark but under control. Of the released water, 33,171 cusecs is being diverted into the Beas River, while 11,500 cusecs flows into the Mukerian Hydel Canal.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, taking all necessary measures to ensure dam safety and prevent downstream flooding.
