Tarbela Dam attains maximum storage level
LAHORE: Tarbela Dam, the country’s second largest reservoir after Mangla Dam, reached its maximum storage level of 1,550-feet on Sunday, reflecting a significant increase in the country’s water conservation capacity. Sources attribute the filling of the Tarbela Dam to the ongoing high-flow season due to rains and snow melting. According to the flood forecasting division of the Pakistan…
Tarbela Dam, Pakistan's second largest reservoir, reached its full storage capacity on Sunday for the first time this year, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The dam's water level rose to 1,549.48 feet by 6 pm, up from 1,549 feet at 6 am. This significant increase in water storage, 5.523 Million-Acre Feet, showcases the dam's enhanced water conservation capacity.
The flood forecasting division attributes this rise to the ongoing high-flow season driven by rain and melting snow. In 2024 and 2025, Tarbela had previously reached 90 percent and 96 percent of its full capacity. Meanwhile, Mangla Dam, the country's largest reservoir, is also increasing its water level, currently sitting at 1,206.45 feet, 35.50 feet shy of its full capacity.
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