Integrated operation of the Beas-Sutlej system

Abstract

The study deals with the integrated operation of the Beas and Sutlej link, a complex system. It utilizes the methodology developed in an earlier paper for reservoir operation. The results show the definite advantages of conjunctive use and carry over storage. The results also show that it is advantageous to divert as much water from the Beas to the Sutlej as possible.

Exploring trade-offs between SDGs for Indus River Dolphin conservation and human water security in the regulated Beas River, India

“…It receives hydrological inputs from its catchment area and additional resources from a water transfer from the Ravi River with a discharge of approx. 100 m 3 /s transferable to the Beas downstream of the Pong dam (Rao and Ramaseshan 1985). Additionally, downstream of the Pong dam, Beas water is diverted at Talwara headworks through the Shahnehar canal for irrigation and the Mukerian canal for hydropower generation, the latter being returned to the main river channel approximately 60 km downstream of its intake.…”

“…The Beas city is located by the river around 50 km upstream of Harike barrage and abstracts river flows for urban use. At Harike, the contribution of flow from the Beas is about 60% and from the Sutlej is around 40% of annual flows (Rao and Ramaseshan 1985), which have shown recent declines (Jain et al 2008). Releases from the Pong dam account for over 88% of the average annual flow of the Beas River.…”