Chenab river water level rises in J&K’s Reasi as Salal Dam opens 4 gates
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have opened four gates of the Salal Dam to manage rising water levels in the Chenab river. The release follows continuous rainfall in the upper catchment areas, with officials monitoring the situation closely.
Why it matters
Controlled water releases are critical for preventing flooding and managing reservoir capacity during heavy monsoon or rainfall events.
JAMMU: The water level of the Chenab river rose again in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday after authorities opened four gates of the Salal Dam to regulate increased inflow into the reservoir.The gates were opened following continuous rainfall in the upper catchment areas, which led to a rise in the inflow into…
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