Tarbela: (RightNow) Due to lack of rainfall, the water level in Tarbela Dam is continuously decreasing. Currently, the water level is at 1527.19 feet, with the dead level at 1402 feet and the full level at 1550 feet.

According to dam authorities, water inflow is 65 thousand cusecs and outflow is 1 lakh cusecs. Tarbela Dam has 17 power generation units in operation.

The dam administration states that the water shortage is impacting electricity production. Currently, power generation is at 1270 megawatts, while the capacity is 4888 megawatts.

This situation could affect the country’s electricity supply. The decreasing water level in Tarbela Dam raises the risk of an energy crisis.

It is noteworthy that Tarbela Dam is Pakistan’s largest dam, crucial for water storage and power generation.