Jalandhar, Sept. 21 -- Despite a decline in water inflow to 29,602 cusecs, the level at Pong Dam continues to remain above the danger mark, raising alarm in downstream areas. As of 8pm on Saturday, the water level at the reservoir stood at 1,393.43 feet - over three feet above its maximum filling capacity of 1,390 feet.

Constructed on the Beas River, the dam had briefly recorded a drop in water level to 1,389 feet last week when inflow decreased to 34,559 cusecs. However, continuous rainfall in the catchment areas - particularly in Kangra, Mandi and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh - has pushed the water level back above the critical threshold.

In response, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) is continuing the controlled release ...