BBMB sets new record in daily power generation

Published on: 26 Jul 2023 at 10:27 AM

Published by: thefactnews

The Fact News Service

Chandigarh, July 26

Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman, Bhakra Beas Management Board informed that BBMB has achieved a historic milestone in the field of power generation by setting a new record of maximum daily power generation on 24th July 2023.

On this remarkable day, BBMB generated a staggering 615.14 Lakh Units of electricity, showcasing its commitment to meeting the energy demands of BBMB partner states.

The previous record for maximum power generation in a single day was 604.24 Lakh Units, which was achieved on 21st August 2008. Furthermore, BBMB also achieved a maximum peak power generation of 2733 MW on 22nd July, 2023 thereby playing a pivotal role in supporting the Grid.

It is also worthwhile to mention that during torrential rains in the region from 08.07.2023 to 11.07.2023, BBMB had successfully absorbed entire flood water that originated in the rivers Satluj and Beas in its Bhakra and Pong Dams respectively.

In Bhakra Dam, an astounding 4,45,037 cusec days (1088 Million Cubic Meters) of water was absorbed and in Pong Dam about 6,25,554 cusec days (1530 Million Cubic Meters) of water was absorbed in just 4 days.

During the month July, 2023 upto 24th July, BBMB has received a staggering 3590 Million Cubic Meters of water in its Pong Dam as against long term average inflow of 1610 Million Cubic Meters during this period.

Similarly, in Bhakra a colossal 3920 Million Cubic Meters of water was received in July 2023, upto 24th July against the long term average of 2940 Million Cubic Meters for the said period.