All major dams in Himachal Pradesh within safe operational limits, confirms SDMA

According to the official daily dam status bulletin issued at 5 pm on July 30, none of the monitored dams have crossed their Full Reservoir Level (FRL) or High Flood Level (HFL) thresholds.

The report, compiled from the Satluj, Ravi, Beas, and Yamuna basins, notes that water inflows remain under control, and spillway discharges and machine flows are being regulated based on safety protocols. Key reservoirs such as Bhakra, Pong, Nathpa Jhakri, Kol Dam, and Chamera-I are maintaining safe reservoir levels, despite high inflows due to recent rainfall.

However, some operational concerns persist, which include the Malana-II hydro station remaining shut since a flash flood incident on August 1, 2024. Larji Barrage, Pandoh Dam, and Sainj Barrage have also been shut down due to heavy siltation or maintenance issues.

At Baira Dam, plant operations are currently suspended, and spillway gates are open due to high particulate pollution (PPM), the bulletin noted.

"The pond levels of all dams are currently well within safety margins, and no flood threat is posed from dam-related overflow at this time," the SDMA bulletin stated.

The authority continues to closely monitor all hydro-infrastructure amid active monsoon alerts and has advised downstream populations to remain alert but not alarmed.

Meanwhile, landslide activity in the state remains under control despite ongoing monsoon showers. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), most monitored locations have reported a low-risk status.

In its latest daily landslide monitoring bulletin released on July 30, the SEOC stated, "Out of the 22 monitored sites across Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, and Solan districts, 18 locations reported low activity, while only four sites registered moderate landslide levels. All locations are currently marked as 'working', meaning they are stable but under observation." (ANI)