Tehri Dam generates electricity for at least 10 states in the country, including Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
Speaking to , Tehri Hydro Development Corporation General Manager Shailendra Singh, said, "Generally during this period, 9 million units of electricity is produced but due to lack of demand, the production has reduced to 6.5 million units."
"The water is stored so that when the demand increases, electricity production can be done accordingly. As of now, the water level of Tehri Dam is at 773 reservoir level and 132 cusec water is released from the dam," he added.
( With inputs from ANI )