Chandigarh, Sept 25, 2018: After fresh assessment of the water level in Pong Dam reservoir, the concerned authorities decided against releasing the water.
DC Hoshiarpur Isha Kalia said that the district administration got the feedback from the Dam authorities that the water level remained well below the maximum level in the reservoir. As such there was no excess water in the reservoir necessitating its release.
According to the advisory issued by Water Regulation Cell, BBMB, Talwara on Monday Sept 24, 2018, the authorities had conveyed the possibility of releasing excess water in the reservoir if heavy rains continued considering the weather forecast.
But on Tuesday, there was no fresh spell of rain due to which the water level remained stable. However, the water level in the reservoir will be monitored constantly. If the level remained stable, there will be no need to release the water.