ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s water reservoirs have reached critical levels, with the Mangla Dam water level dropping to the “dead level,” leading to the suspension of hydroelectric power production.

LAHORE: In line with the Indus River System Authority’s advisory-cum warning, the Mangla Dam on Saturday hit its dead level — minimum operating level of 1,050 feet — which would hamper ...

ISLAMABAD: The water level at Mangla Dam has reached the dead level, dropping to 1,050 feet, prompting authorities to halt water discharge, said the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA).

The dam, which has a maximum storage capacity of 1,550 feet, was receiving 17,000 cusecs of water inflow against an outflow of 20,000 cusecs. Meanwhile, the Mangla Dam had a live storage of ...