Pathrala barrage, Water control structure across Somb River in Yamuna Nagar District, Haryana, India
The Pathrala Barrage is a water control structure on the Somb River in Yamuna Nagar District, Haryana. It spans across the river and manages water distribution through a network of channels that serve multiple districts for irrigation purposes.
The structure was built in the 1870s as part of efforts to improve water management in northern India. It was designed to control the Somb River and supply irrigation needs for the surrounding agricultural regions.
The barrage plays a central role in irrigation for farming communities across the region, connecting them through shared waterways. Visitors can see how deeply agriculture depends on this water management system in daily rural life.
Access to the barrage is easiest during drier months when water levels are lower and visibility is better. Visitors should arrive in early morning hours to see the site with fewer crowds and clearer views of the water control mechanisms.
The barrage was originally designed to serve colonial-era water needs but now supports rural farming communities that depend entirely on its regulated supply. Over time, it has become the backbone of agricultural life for villages that would struggle without it.
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