Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 2: The Management of Dulhasti Power Station, NHPC Limited has cautioned general public of Districts-Doda and Kishtwar and public of village Dul, Benzwar, Cherhar, Bhandarkot, Hasti, Kandani, Prem Nagar, Pul Doda to not to move near River Chenab on July 5, 2022 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 05.07.2022 (Thursday) from 22:30 hrs of 05.07.2022 to 18:30 hrs of 06.07.2022. 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 public 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.
Anybody violating the request shall be doing so at his/her own risk and responsibility and NHPC/Management of Dulhasti Power Station shall not be responsible for consequences thereof.