Water level in key dams in North India above normal, may offset weak monsoon
While rains in June are expected to be near-normal at 101 per cent of the LPA, rainfall is expected to weaken in August and September, impacting the agricultural sector and power generation
Chandigarh, Updated At : 06:59 AM Apr 13, 2026 IST
The current storage at Bhakra Dam is about 2.32 billion cubic meters (BCM) against the full capacity of 6.23 BCM, which is 37.17 per cent of its total capacity. File
Amidst a forecast of below-normal monsoon this year, the water level in crucial reservoirs in northern India is noticeably above normal at the start of summers, which could help mitigate the impact of lower rainfall.
