The water level at Tarbela Dam has risen sharply following ongoing monsoon rainfall, increasing by 82 feet above its dead level as inflows into the reservoir continue to strengthen.
According to the dam administration, the reservoir level reached 1,484.20 feet on Tuesday, significantly higher than the dead level of 1,402 feet. The full conservation level of the dam stands at 1,550 feet, indicating that substantial storage capacity is still available.
Latest operational data shows that water inflow into the reservoir is currently recorded at 236,800 cusecs, while outflow stands at 157,700 cusecs. With inflows exceeding outflows, the volume of stored water at the dam continues to rise steadily.
Officials confirmed that all 17 power generation units at Tarbela Dam are fully functional. The hydropower station is presently producing around 4,370 megawatts of electricity, approaching its installed generation capacity of 4,980 megawatts.
The increasing water levels and strong inflows are expected to support sustained electricity generation during the monsoon season, providing critical relief to the national power system while also underscoring the importance of careful reservoir management amid changing weather patterns.
Authorities said they are closely monitoring inflow trends to balance power generation needs with flood control and downstream water regulation as the monsoon progresses.
