NOWSHERA; To avert any mishaps, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Irfanullah Mehsud has issued a stern advisory urging the public to keep away from the banks of the Indus River following the opening of the Tarbela Dam spillways.
The district administration reported that the spillways were opened at 12:30 PM on Saturday, significantly increasing the river’s flow to an estimated 260,000 to 270,000 cusecs.
Authorities have specifically appealed to residents of Kund, Khairabad, and Jabi to exercise extreme caution and avoid visiting or carrying out activities near the riverbanks.
This precautionary measure comes against the backdrop of previous incidents in the region where sudden rises in water levels due to dam releases have led to tragic accidents and property damage.
The administration stressed that these steps are essential to safeguarding lives and minimizing risks as the water discharge continues at high levels.Tarbela Release Raises Indus Levels; Authorities Issue Safety Advisory
To avert any mishaps, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Irfanullah Mehsud has issued a stern advisory urging the public to keep away from the banks of the Indus River following the opening of the Tarbela Dam spillways.
The district administration reported that the spillways were opened at 12:30 PM on Saturday, significantly increasing the river’s flow to an estimated 260,000 to 270,000 cusecs.
Authorities have specifically appealed to residents of Kund, Khairabad, and Jabi to exercise extreme caution and avoid visiting or carrying out activities near the riverbanks.
This precautionary measure comes against the backdrop of previous incidents in the region where sudden rises in water levels due to dam releases have led to tragic accidents and property damage.
The administration stressed that these steps are essential to safeguarding lives and minimizing risks as the water discharge continues at high levels.
