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Monsoon delayed: Goa left with one month’s drinking water supply

IMD has predicted that rainfall activities will resume in the state by next weekend.
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 09:02 am IST

Catch-22 for BBMB: Store water for irrigation or release to prevent floods

With the water level in the Bhakra Dam reservoir nearly 45 feet higher than last year despite lower inflows, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Punjab’s water resources department are facing a difficult situation this summer amid fears of a weak monsoon as well as floods similar to those witnessed in 2023 and 2025 that caused extensive damage across the state.
Published on May 27, 2026 07:26 am IST

River levels rising in Bengal districts; no fresh water release from DVC on Saturday

River levels rising in Bengal districts; no fresh water release from DVC on Saturday
Updated on Oct 04, 2025 03:45 pm IST

Punjab: Pong level remains three feet above danger mark

Constructed on the Beas River, the dam had briefly recorded a drop in water level to 1,389 feet last week when inflow decreased to 34,559 cusecs. (HT File)
Published on Sept 21, 2025 04:52 am IST

Chandigarh: Sukhna floodgate opened for 11th time this season

The city recorded 21.1 mm rain on Thursday, with 5.8 mm logged till 8:30 am. MeT officials said there are chances of light rain on Friday too though it will stop from Saturday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Sept 19, 2025 08:28 am IST