Excess water from Pong Dam to be released Shimla,'

Authorities have decided to release excess water from the Pong Dam located on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district by opening its spillways from Wednesday, an official said. The release of excess water from Pong Dam may create a flood-like situation in parts of Punjab, some areas of which are already facing floods after release of excess water from the Bhakra Dam a few days ago.

Authorities have decided to release a total of about 26,000 cusecs water from the Pong reservoir by opening its spillways from September 4 in place of 12,000 cusecs being presently released through turbines, Additional Superintending Engineer, Water Regulation, Bhakra Beas Management Board, Beas Dam (BBMB), Talwara Township said. Authorities in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have been conveyed the decision and have been asked to give suitable instructions to irrigation, drainage and civil authorities to take necessary action accordingly.

The water level at Pong Reservoir was recorded at 1,385.47 feet on Monday at 6 am, the official said. It has been decided at the Technical Committee Meeting held on Monday that the Pong Reservoir should not be filled beyond 1,387 feet, he added.

Inflows are being received at the tune of 30,000 cusecs. Presently about 12,000 cusecs is being released through turbines. Considering the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast of good rains in the coming days, it is expected that the reservoir level will reach 1,387 feet in two days, he added. PTI DJI DV

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