Bhakra-Pong Dams Face Water Crisis, Threatening Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan

The Bhakra and Pong dams, vital sources of water for Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, are facing a severe water crisis. Water levels in both dams have plummeted compared to last year, raising alarm bells about the availability of water for irrigation, especially for wheat crops. Farmers in these states are already feeling the pinch of the dwindling water resources, and the situation is expected to worsen if rainfall does not improve significantly. The governments of the affected states are closely monitoring the situation and are exploring various options to mitigate the water crisis, including water conservation measures and exploring alternative sources of irrigation.