Punjab dams under control, no flood threat: Minister Goyal
Following a review meeting of the department, Goyal stated that the state govt was prepared to handle any flood-like situation during the monsoon season.
"The water levels in the three dams are within permissible levels and there is no fear of any floods in the state," Goyal said. He added that the state govt significantly enhanced its preparedness measures, including, for the first time, procuring 10,300 jumbo bags specifically to address potential breaches.
Providing an update on the dam levels, Goyal informed that Bhakra Dam stands at 1,618.38 feet, which is below its capacity of 1,680 feet (which can extend up to 1685 feet). Similarly, Pong Dam's current level is 1,346.15 feet, which is 30.78 feet below its maximum capacity. Ranjit Sagar Dam's present level is 1664.72 feet, 54 feet below its full capacity.
"Despite the inflow, the level of water in the dams is under control and there is no fear of any floods," Goyal reiterated.
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He detailed the department's proactive steps, including an expenditure of Rs 276 crore on flood preparedness. Teams have been deployed to monitor 94 points previously identified as vulnerable to breaches during past floods. Additionally, 8.76 lakh sandbags have been pre-positioned across 19 districts, with their availability mapped on a Geographic Information System (GIS) for rapid deployment in emergencies.
The minister said for the first time 10,300 jumbo bags had been procured for breach management, adding that 1,044 check dams had also been constructed to control water flow. He informed that over 4,766 kilometres of drains and choes had been desilted using departmental machinery. He stated that projects for strengthening embankments had been undertaken under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF).
LEVEL IN DAMS
Bhakra Dam | 1,618.38 feet (against a capacity of 1680 feet, which can extend up to 1685 feet)
Pong Dam | 1,346.15 feet (30.78 feet below its maximum capacity).
Ranjit Sagar Dam | 1,664.72 feet (54 feet below the dam's full capacity).
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