One of Pakistan's Largest dams reaches maximum capacity.Alerts Isssued

Tarbela Dam, one of Pakistan's largest dams, has reached its maximum storage capacity. The water level at the dam has risen to 1550 feet above mean sea level, with a live storage of 5.728 million acre-feet. This development is significant, given the dam's crucial role in irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation.

*Key Facts about Tarbela Dam:*

- *Location:* Situated on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

- *Type:* Earth-filled dam, the largest of its kind in the world

- *Height:* 143 meters above the riverbed

- *Storage Capacity:* 13,690,000,000 cubic meters

- *Power Generation:* 3,478 megawatts (installed capacity)

*Current Water Levels:*

- *Tarbela Dam:* 1550 feet above mean sea level (maximum storage level)

- *Mangla Dam:* 1216.55 feet above mean sea level (live storage of 5.423 million acre-feet)

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The water levels in Pakistan's reservoirs are gradually rising due to widespread rains in the upper catchment areas of major rivers and their tributaries. This situation highlights the importance of effective water management and dam operations in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water availability for irrigation and power generation ¹.