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Annual Sediment Flushing in Hydropower Dam – Restoring Efficiency and Capacity

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The annual sediment flushing operation is underway at the hydropower dam, releasing large volumes of silt-laden water through the spillway tunnel. Over time, sediment transported from upstream rivers accumulates in the reservoir, reducing storage capacity, affecting water flow, and potentially impacting turbine efficiency. This controlled flushing process is essential for: Restoring Reservoir Capacity – Removing … Read more

The Jagran Hydropower Plant

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The Jagran Hydropower Plant, also known as Jagran-I, is a 30 MW run-of-the-river facility located on the Jagran River in the Neelum Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Construction began in January 1992, with Skanska handling civil works, Cegelec managing electrical components, and Sogreah responsible for design. The project was completed in approximately 40 … Read more