LAHORE: Water storage level in the two mega reservoirs — Tarbela and Mangla — is rising following rains in the catchment areas and melting of snow. Both the reservoirs had hit dead levels (minimum operation) of 1,386 and 1,050 feet, respectively.

In the last 24 hours, water level in Tarbela and Mangla dams surged to 5.27 and 1.75 feet, respectively, according to the Water and Power Development Authority. On Monday, the water level in Tarbela was recorded at 1,400.81 feet; it surged to 1,406.08 feet on Tuesday. The maximum conservation of the reservoir is 1,550 feet.

Similarly Mangla dam level was 1,086.75 feet on Monday that increased to 1,088.50 on Tuesday. The maximum conservation/operating level of the reservoir is 1,242 feet. Live storage in Tarbela and Mangla on Tuesday remained 0.274MAF and 0.201MAF, respectively.

Published in Dawn, June 6th, 2018