Punjab Desk
31 August
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Reduced Inflow in Dams, But Rivers Swelling
In the last 24 hours, water inflow from the hilly areas into Punjab’s Pong and Bhakra dams has decreased. However, the rising water level in the Ghaggar River has increased concern among people in the Malwa region. Earlier, continuous rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh had led to heavy inflow into Punjab’s three main dams, which caused flooding in eight districts of the state.
Alert in Patiala, Sangrur, and Mansa
With the rising water in the Ghaggar and Tangri rivers, local administrations in Patiala, Sangrur, and Mansa have issued alerts. People are being advised not to go near these rivers. On Sunday, two floodgates of Sukhna Lake were opened, leading to an increase in water level in the Ghaggar River. As a result, water has started eroding embankments near Maru village. Fields in villages like Kami Khurd, Chamaru, Bolpur, and Oontsar have also been flooded.
Rising Water Levels Near Danger Mark
Reports confirm that by evening, the water level in the Ghaggar River near Sarala Kalan village reached 15.2 feet, close to the danger mark of 16 feet. The river was carrying 24,371 cusecs of water. Similarly, the Tangri River was flowing at 10 feet against a danger mark of 12 feet, with 20,967 cusecs of water. The Markanda River was also reported to have a flow of 17,175 cusecs. District administrations are maintaining 24-hour vigilance on the situation.
Rain Forecast and Yellow Alert
Light to moderate rainfall in several cities, including Amritsar, Ludhiana, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Ropar, Mohali, Mansa, and Pathankot, has added to public worry. The weather department has predicted more rainfall on August 31 and September 1 across many parts of Punjab and has issued a yellow alert.