Tarbela Dam attains maximum storage level
Tarbela Dam, the country’s second largest reservoir after Mangla Dam, reached its maximum storage level of 1,550-feet on Sunday, reflecting a significant increase in the country’s water conservation capacity
Water levels in Pakistan’s major reservoirs are continuing to rise as heavy seasonal flows, fueled by rains and melting snow, push Tarbela and Mangla dams closer to their maximum storage capacities.
According to the Flood Forecasting Division of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the water level at Tarbela Dam climbed to 1,549.48 feet by 6pm on Sunday, up from 1,549 feet recorded at 6am.
The dam’s full storage level stands at 1,550 feet, leaving it just over half a foot short of capacity.
Tarbela’s live storage stood at 5.523 million acre-feet (MAF) on Sunday, while its minimum operating level is 1,402 feet.
The latest figures highlight the strong inflows into the reservoir during the current high-flow season. On the same day in previous years, Tarbela had reached 90 per cent of capacity in 2024 and 96pc in 2025, underscoring the significantly higher water levels being recorded this year.
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