Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 12:58 PM

Tarbela Dam has reached its full capacity as water levels rose to 1,550 feet, marking a significant milestone for the reservoir. According to WAPDA officials, the storage in the dam today is 5.728 million acre-feet, reflecting a steady increase due to recent rainfall and river inflows across the region. This rise ensures adequate water supply for irrigation and hydropower generation in the coming months.

The inflow of water into the Indus River at Tarbela is recorded at 268,300 cusecs, while the outflow stands at 238,900 cusecs. These figures indicate that the dam is currently managing a surplus of water, helping to balance river levels downstream and prevent potential flooding in adjace...