Marala Barrage was constructed in 1968 on River Chenab as a replacement of old Marala weir, which was constructed in 1912. Two canals, Marala Ravi Link (MRL) Canal and Upper Chenab Canal (UCC) off-take from left side of the barrage. It has an old history of varying sediment problems in both of...

Importance of existing reservoirs for supplying fresh water has increased significantly due to population increase and enhanced living standards, while the reduced development of new reservoirs in recent decades has made it even more pertinent that the current battery of reservoirs be operated...