Chandigarh, Aug. 30 -- Haryana has urged the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Punjab to slash canal water supply by 2,500 cusecs, citing reduced demand due to heavy monsoon rains. This request has stirred tensions between the two states, potentially complicating flood management efforts in Punjab, where rivers are already at critical levels.
In a letter sent on August 29, 2025, Haryana pointed out that the water flow at the Haryana Contact Point (HCP) reached 8,894 cusecs, surpassing the state's requested 7,900 cusecs. Despite an earlier appeal on August 26 to reduce the supply, no changes were implemented. With rainfall lowering water needs in Haryana's canal and catchment areas, the state now seeks only 6,250 cusecs to manage its ...