Dulhasti Management asks public not to move near Chenab

Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Aug 30: The management of Dulhasti Power Station of NHPC has cautioned general public of Kishtwar ,Doda and Ramban districts particularly the people residing in Benzwar, Cherhar, Bhanderkoot, Hasti, Kandni, Thathri, Premnagar and Pul Doda, not to move near river Chenab from 31-08-2013 (22:00hrs) to 01-09-2013 (20:00hrs) as the gates of Dulhasti Power Station Dam will be opened for periodical reservoir flashing.
During  this period, the water level may rise temporarily upto two or three meters. Therefore the public residing near River Chenab downstream areas is cautioned to refrain from moving themselves, their cattle, Truck, Tippers near the bank of river Chenab to avoid any mishap.
Anybody violating the request will be doing so at his own risk and responsibility and NHPC / Management of Dulhasti Power station will not be responsible for the consequences.