Water release from Pong Dam a routine: Hoshiarpur DC

Deputy Commissioner Ashika Jain has told residents that the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has released 11,500 cusecs of water each into the Mukerian Hydel Canal and the Beas by opening the floodgates of the Pong Dam. She said this is a routine annual procedure conducted during the flood season and there is no cause for concern.

The district administration is in constant touch with the BBMB, and the water levels of the Pong Dam are being closely monitored. There is no emergency situation in the district at present.

All precautionary measures have already been put in place. Citizens are urged to avoid believing or spreading rumours and to rely only on official sources for updates.

As a preventive step, the Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) of Dasuha and Mukerian have been instructed to remain alert in villages that had experienced flood-like conditions. This measure is intended to ensure timely warnings and minimize inconvenience to the public.

Deputy Commissioner Jain emphasized that the district administration is fully prepared to handle any situation. In case of an emergency, relief and rescue operations, healthcare services, food supply, and other essential arrangements are already in place.