PESHAWAR, Aug 12 (APP):Tarbela Dam has reached its maximum conservation level of 1,550 feet following recent monsoon rains and increased flood inflows from upper districts. Dam authorities on Wednesday issued an alert as water inflow and discharge remain high. According to the dam administration, the water level at Tarbela Dam was recorded at 1,550 feet, which is its full capacity, while the dam’s dead level is 1,402 feet. Authorities said …
Tarbela Dam reaches maximum capacity as water level hits 1,550 feet
PESHAWAR, Aug 12 (APP):Tarbela Dam has reached its maximum conservation level of 1,550 feet following recent monsoon rains and increased flood inflows from upper districts.
Dam authorities on Wednesday issued an alert as water inflow and discharge remain high.
According to the dam administration, the water level at Tarbela Dam was recorded at 1,550 feet, which is its full capacity, while the dam’s dead level is 1,402 feet.
Authorities said water inflow into the dam was recorded at 225,500 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 224,700 cusecs. The recent rains and floodwater coming from upstream areas have caused a continuous increase in water inflow, pushing the reservoir to its full level.
All the 17 power-generating units at Tarbela Dam are currently operational, producing 4,457 megawatts of electricity. The dam has a total generation capacity of 4,888 megawatts.
Following the dam reaching its maximum level, police patrols have been increased around waterways in Haripur, Tarbela Dam and the major canals of Ghazi-Barotha. The district administration, police and Rescue 1122 have also been placed on alert.
Authorities have advised residents living near waterways to keep away from the water and avoid areas with strong currents. Mosque announcements have also been made to warn citizens about the situation.
Officials urged the public to take precautionary measures and strictly avoid approaching fast-flowing water or waterways.
