Chandigarh/Jalandhar, Aug. 27 -- With the three key dams in Punjab - Bhakra, Pong and Ranjit Sagar - located on the Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers, respectively, close to full capacity, experts have warned that if the high inflow continues for another day or two, increased outflow, to manage reservoir levels, could worsen the flood situation in the low-lying areas of Punjab. Large parts of areas along the two rivers, the Beas and Sutlej, are already inundated. Bhakra and Pong dams saw water level rise by two feet in 24 hours despite the fact that floodgates have been open for days, and at Ranjit Sagar Dam, the water level is a metre short of its maximum filling level of 527 metres (1,731 feet). The catchment areas of the three dams in Himachal Pradesh have witnessed heavy rainfall since the start of August. Mandi, one of the main catchment areas for the Beas over which Pong Dam exists, has seen several cloudbursts. As per the data released by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), in the Pong Dam, the current water level is 1388.22 feet, against maximum filling level of 1,390 feet. The water inflow was recorded at 1.71 lakh cusecs, while 60,215 cusecs is being released into the Beas. The water level in the Ranjit Sagar Dam is 527.14 metres (1,729.46 feet), from 501.09 metres (1,643.99) last year. The danger mark is 527.91 meters (1,731 feet). The water inflow in the reservoir is 81,074 cusecs, while 77,027 cusecs is being released downstream into Ravi. The water level at Bhakra Dam's Gobind Sagar Lake was recorded at 1670.70 feet, nine feet below the danger mark. The inflow into the Bhakra Dam was reported at 84,283 cusecs, while 43,152 cusecs of water is being released. "The incessant rainfall in July and August in Himachal Pradesh has filled the dams to the brim but now for four days the rainfall, as per the prediction of the meteorology department, will recede and the next spell is expected on August 30 and 31," said BBMB secretary BS Sinhmar, adding that the efforts are being made to maintain water level in the dams....