December 24, 2009
Pakistan reservoirs almost empty
LAHORE: Water level at Tarbela and Mangla dams has been declining while water level at the Mangla dam was recorded only 40 feet higher than the dead level. According to IRSA, water inflow at Tarbela dam was recorded at 17,400 cusecs while outflow remained at 28,000 cusecs. On the other hand, water inflow at Mangla dam was recorded at 4,920 cusecs while outflow remained at 23,000 cusecs. As per IRSA details, the water level at Manga dam was recorded only 40 feet higher than the dead level, however, at Tarbela it was recorded 45 feet higher than the dead level.
Water sliding to dead level in reservoirs via Opit’s LinkFest