Water level at pong dam rises to 1388.05 feet

Chandigarh, Aug 18:                        

          Due to continuous heavy rain fall in the state, the water level in Bhakra Dam has been increasing. The water level at Bhakra Dam today touched 1664.05 feet water mark whereas its capacity was 1680 feet. According to an official spokesman water level on this day during the previous year was recorded at 1664.50 feet.         

According to data released by the Irrigation Department, the water level at Pong Dam has touched the level of 1388.05 feet whereas its capacity was 1390 feet. He said that to avoid any emergency, the BBMB has opened the flood gates of Pong Dam.

The water level at Ranjit Sagar Dam has touched 517.11 meter whereas its capacity was 527.91 meter.