Following recent monsoon rains, Tarbela Dam’s water level continued rising due to inflows from northern regions. Floodwaters from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan significantly increased the reservoir’s storage, officials reported on Saturday.
The dam administration said the water level reached 1,539 feet. Therefore, the reservoir remained only 11 feet below its full level of 1,550 feet.
Officials stated the dam’s dead level stands at 1,402 feet. Meanwhile, water inflow reached 236,700 cusecs against an outflow of 180,000 cusecs.
Power Generation Remains Near Maximum Capacity
Tarbela Dam operates 17 electricity-generating units across the facility. Currently, the dam produces 4,888 megawatts of electricity.
The hydropower station has a total generation capacity of 4,980 megawatts. Consequently, officials said the facility continues operating close to its maximum output.
NDMA Advises Public To Avoid River Activities
Two weeks earlier, the National Disaster Management Authority warned about rising Indus River flows. The advisory followed the opening of Tarbela Dam’s spillways.
According to the authority, downstream areas could experience significantly stronger water currents. Therefore, officials urged people to avoid recreational and tourism activities near the river.
Additionally, the NDMA advised residents to stay away from waterways and river channels. Authorities warned that fast-moving currents could create serious safety risks during periods of high water flow.
