From the Bhakra Dam, 8 thousand cusecs of water is being released from tomorrow continuously.
There is a danger of floods in Punjab for 3 days from Sunday (5 October). The reason for this is alert of heavy rain. The Meteorological Center has also issued an alert of heavy rain in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh along with Punjab. Dams made in Himachal and Punjab are being vacated, Ta
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Amritsar district administration is on alert. Apart from this, the administration has also been put on alert mode in 13 districts adjacent to Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. There is a possibility of flooding here due to heavy rains and release of water from dams. These districts include Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Moga, Ludhiana, Ropar, Patiala and Sangrur.
Alert of strong rain in 11 districts According to the Meteorological Center, 11 districts, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Faridkot, Moga, Fazilka and Muktsar may receive heavy rains. There is a possibility of light rain in the rest of the districts. During this time, there is a possibility of more rain than normal and winds at a speed of 40 km. The Meteorological Department has advised people not to get out in heavy rains and not stand under trees. People have been asked not to go near waterlogging and river drains.
What is the status of water in dams ..
- Ranjit Sagar Dam: On Saturday, about 34,739 cusecs of water was released from Ranjit Sagar Dam. Due to which the water level in the dam has been reduced slightly by 1712.19 feet. Its Danger level is 1727 feet. This dam is located on the Ravi river and the water released from it flows directly into Ravi. Due to this, flood threat has started looming in Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Ferozepur districts of Punjab.
- Pong Dam: Himachal Pradesh has warned of heavy rain for 3 days from tomorrow. In such a situation, Bhakra Beas Management Board (‌BBmbmb) has released 82 thousand cusecs of water from Pong Dam. This will increase the water level of Beas river. In view of this, people living on the banks of Beas in Indora-Fatehpur and Punjab have been asked to be vigilant. The release of water in the Beas river causes damage to Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka districts of Punjab. Its Danger level 1390 feet
- Bhakra Dam: It was decided to release 32,925 cusecs of water from Bhakra Dam on Saturday. Flood gate 2 feet were opened for this. However, by evening, 8 thousand cusecs of water was released from it so that the water level of the dam would be reduced slightly by 1672.62 feet. Its Danger level is 1680 feet. Bhakra water will increase water in Sutlej. This affects Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Moga, Ludhiana, Ropar, Patiala and Sangrur. However, when more than 50,000 cusecs of water is released from Bhakra Dam, the risk of flood is high.
File photo of District Magistrate Sakshi Sahni of Amritsar.
High alert, helpline number issued in Amritsar The Amritsar administration is on high alert over floods. For this, helpline number 0183-2229125 and 01858-245510 have been released at the district level. DC Sakshi Sahni said that at present, the water of both the rivers is under control and is flowing normal.
However, water has been released from dams due to possible rains in the mountainous areas, which can increase the level. He appealed to the people not to avoid crossing the river during this period and do not take the farmers and animals near the river or water.