NHPC warns public not to move near Chenab

Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, July 19: The management of Dulhasti Power Station, NHPC Limited, has cautioned general public of Distt-Doda and Kishtwar and public of village Dul, Benzwar, Cherhar, Bhandarkot, Hasti, Kandani, Prem Nagar and Pul Doda to not to move near River Chenab on July 21-22 as the gates of Dulhasti Power Station Dam shall be opened for reservoir flushing during this period.
“The Dam gates of Dulhasti Power Station will be opened for reservoir flushing on 22.07.2021 (Thursday) from 00:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs, that is, from the midnight of 21.07.2021 to till 6:00 pm on 22.07.2021. During this period the water level of River Chenab may rise to 2 to 3 meters in the downstream areas of the river. Therefore, the people residing near and in the downstream areas of River Chenab are being cautioned to refrain from moving themselves / their cattle/ trucks and Tippers near the banks of River Chenab to avoid any mishap and to co-operate for the safety of their lives,” reads the advisory.

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