July 21, 2026 10:56 AM
All gates of the Salal dam on Chenab river opened amid heavy rain in Reasi
Authorities on Tuesday opened all gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district after heavy rainfall triggered a sharp rise in water inflow into the Chenab River and the dam reservoir. The Reasi region has been experiencing continuous rainfall for several hours, leading to a significant increase in inflows. The dam gates were opened to release excess water and regulate the reservoir level. The discharge from the dam caused a sharp rise in the Chenab River's water level and flow....