Chandigarh (Times Bureau ) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said that the water level at the dams of the state is below the danger mark and the state government is keeping a strict vigil over the entire situation, which is completely under control.
The Chief Minister, who was here to assess the situation in wake of incessant rains, held detailed parleys with the officers of the state government, district administration and that of Bhakra Beas Management. He said that it is a matter of great relief that the water level at Bhakra Dam was still below the danger mark so there is no immediate need of release of any water from the dam. Bhagwant Mann further said that the danger mark of Bhakra Dam is 1680 feet whereas the level of water at the dam on July 23 was 1653 feet.
The Chief Minister said that there is no need to panic as water level is fairly below the danger mark adding he asked the officers to share the information regarding water level regularly with people to avoid any confusion. He said that it is also a matter of great reprieve that the meteorological department had not predicted any rainfall in the coming few days due to which the water level will further recede. Bhagwant Mann said that the people must not get swayed away with canards pertaining to floods or opening of floodgates by dams until it is not verified by the authorities.
The Chief Minister also exhorted the media to play a positive role by not creating panic by highly sensitizing fake news on floods. He said that heavy rainfall took place in the region on July 9, 10 and 11 which was far more than the total rainfall in the last one month. However, Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned and a complete vigil is being kept over the entire situation.
Lashing out at the political opponents for politicking even in this grave situation, the Chief Minister said that his government has done remarkable work in every sphere even related to cleaning of canals. However, he said that in the past the irrigation and drainage department had remained a ‘cash cow’ for the corrupt leaders and their stooges. Bhagwant Mann said that these leaders had siphoned off the money meant for drainage and irrigation department for their vested interests adding that the state Vigilance is already probing a huge scam in this department.
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