Heavy rain a bane for Himachal, a boon for Punjab’s reservoirs
Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have swollen Beas and Sutlej rivers, boosting inflows into Bhakra and Pong dams. Punjab’s reservoir levels rose by 15–20 feet, nearing safe thresholds, thereby enhancing irrigation and hydropower potential. Meanwhile, landslides and widespread road blockages in Himachal Pradesh triggered alerts and disruptions.