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Bhakra Dam Tilt Hoax: PIB Debunks Dam Flood Fears
28 Aug
Summary
- Viral video falsely claimed Bhakra Dam wall tilted 1.77 inches.
- Fact check reveals actual deflection was 0.86 inches on August 27.
- Dam is structurally safe with all parameters within limits.
A viral social media video falsely alleged that the Bhakra Nangal Dam wall had developed a significant 1.77-inch tilt, warning of potential flooding in Delhi and other cities.
The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check Unit has definitively debunked these claims, deeming the video misleading. Official measurements on August 27 recorded a deflection of only 0.86 inches, substantially less than the figure circulating online.
Further assessments by authorities confirmed that the dam's structural integrity remains sound. All recorded parameters, including stress, strain, pore water pressure, and seepage, are well within the permissible limits, ensuring the dam's complete safety.
The PIB urged the public to disregard such panic-inducing misinformation and rely solely on official sources for accurate information, highlighting the ease with which false claims can spread online and cause undue anxiety.
