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How is Bhakra Nangal dam beneficial for Punjab? - Geography

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How is Bhakra Nangal dam beneficial for Punjab?

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Water from the dam is used for irrigation, which boosts agricultural output and gives many farmers a means of survival. Punjab and the neighbouring areas depend on the hydroelectric power produced by the dam to meet their energy demands. Controlling the river's water flow reduces the probability of floods in the area.

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