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Brimming Bhakra, Pong spell more trouble for Doaba region

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal interacting with affected farmers in Kapurthala’s Sultanpur Lodhi on Thursday. (HT)
Published on Sept 05, 2025 04:30 am IST

Bhakra, Pong reduce outflow, but fresh rain prediction has officials worried

The water level in Bhakra touched 1,680 feet, its maximum filling capacity, while at Pong, the level reached 1,399 feet against the maximum filing capacity of 1,390 feet forcing BBMB to open floodgates. (File Photo)
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 12:59 am IST

With dams filing fast, officials wait for Punjab’s nod to release water

As of today, the outflows from all three dams are being controlled so as to not add additional water to already flood-ravaged areas in Punjab. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 10:34 pm IST

Bhakra, Pong dams get heavy water inflow

The water level in the Gobind Sagar reservoir of the Bhakra Dam reached 1,615 feet, which is almost 48 feet higher than last year when it was 1567 feet on the corresponding day.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:41 am IST

To attract tourists, Himachal mulls introducing shikaras, houseboats

To compete with water tourism in Kashmir, the Himachal Pradesh government is contemplating to introduce shikaras, houseboats and cruise boats in its major water bodies which are mainly the reservoirs of the hydropower projects, besides promoting the water sports. (ANI File Photo)
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:34 am IST