Bhakra Dam's Water Level Rises alarmingly, Authorities On Alert

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-03 07:27:06 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-03 09:59:47

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A rise in water levels of the Bhakra dam, which is a major source of hydropower and irrigation in the region, is always a matter of concern for authorities. In the previous year, the water level was recorded at 1639.66 feet, which was 37 feet lower than the current level. The rise in water level is caused majorly by heavy rains in the catchment area of the Himalayas.

The rise in water level triggers alerts for the authorities to take necessary steps to control the spillover and safeguard the surrounding ecosystem and villages that may be at risk. The increased water levels also result in an increase in generation of hydropower. The rise in water level at the Bhakra dam is a reminder of the unpredictable yet powerful forces of nature and how they can impact the ecosystem and human life in the region. The authorities are now keeping a close watch on the situation and taking appropriate measures to handle the situation.

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