On which river is Jinnah Barrage?
the Indus River
importance to Pakistan before the construction of the Jinnah Barrage on the Indus River near Kalabagh in 1946.
When Jinnah Barrage was constructed on river Indus?
1943
Jinnah Barrage was constructed in 1943 (commissioned in 1946) and it was an innovation at the time in construction of barrages on alluvial rivers on such large rivers.
How many barrages are there in Sindh?
three barrages
Within the last 45 years, three irrigation barrages have been constructed across the Indus in the province. The command areas of the three barrages are: Sukkur barrage 3.12 million hectares, Kotri barrage 1.12 million hectares, and Guddu barrage 1.172 million hectares.
What is difference between dam and barrage?
According to the World Commission on Dams, a key difference between a barrage and a dam is that a dam is built for water storage in a reservoir, which raises the level of water significantly. A barrage is built for diverting water, and raises the water level by only a few feet.
How many canals are in Jinnah Barrage?
The barrage diverts an average of 283 m3/s (10,000 cu ft/s) of water into the 51.5 km (32.0 mi) long Thal Canal where it serves areas in Bhakkar, Khushab, Layyah, Mianwali and Muzaffargarh Districts with 3,362 km (2,089 mi) of additional canal branches and distributors….
| Jinnah Barrage | |
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| Annual generation | 688 GWh |
Which is the shortest barrage in Pakistan?
The Kotri Barrage Spillway capacity is 875,000 cu ft/s, therefore it is known as the smallest barrage in Pakistan. It is used for the water flow control in the river Indus for irrigation and flood control purposes.
When was the Jinnah Barrage in Sindh built?
It is part of the Thal Project which helps irrigate 770,000 ha (1,900,000 acres) in the Sindh Sagar Doab east of the Indus. Planning for the project dates back to the nineteenth century but final plans for the barrage were made in 1919 and it was constructed between 1939 and 1946.
How long is Thal Canal in Jinnah Barrage?
The barrage diverts an average of 283 m 3 /s (10,000 cu ft/s) of water into the 51.5 km (32.0 mi) long Thal Canal where it serves areas in Bhakkar, Khushab, Layyah, Mianwali and Muzaffargarh Districts with 3,362 km (2,089 mi) of additional canal branches and distributors.
Where is the Taunsa Barrage located in Pakistan?
Taunsa Barrage is a barrage on the River Indus in Taunsa Tehsil of Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab province of Pakistan. It is situated 20 kilometres (12 miles) southeast of Taunsa Sharif and 16 kilometres (9.9 miles) from Kot Addu. This barrage controls water flow in the River Indus for irrigation and flood control purposes.