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Larji Hydel Dam in Himachal Pradesh Begins Pre-Monsoon Flushing
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 11:02 AM
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The Larji Hydel Dam in Himachal Pradesh has commenced its pre-monsoon flushing operations. This annual process is undertaken to manage water levels ahead of the monsoon season.
The Larji Hydel Dam, a significant power generation facility in Himachal Pradesh, has initiated its pre-monsoon flushing activities. This measure is a routine procedure conducted annually to prepare the dam for the upcoming heavy rainfall associated with the monsoon season.
The flushing process involves releasing accumulated water and silt from the reservoir. This helps in maintaining the operational efficiency of the dam and ensures its structural integrity is not compromised by excess water or debris during the monsoon.
This annual exercise is crucial for the safe and effective functioning of the dam, safeguarding downstream areas from potential flooding and ensuring a stable power supply from the hydroelectric project.
The flushing process involves releasing accumulated water and silt from the reservoir. This helps in maintaining the operational efficiency of the dam and ensures its structural integrity is not compromised by excess water or debris during the monsoon.
This annual exercise is crucial for the safe and effective functioning of the dam, safeguarding downstream areas from potential flooding and ensuring a stable power supply from the hydroelectric project.