NHPC warns public not to move near river Chenab

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 6: 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 and Pul Doda to not to move near river Chenab on tomorrow from 23:00 hours to 08.09.2022 (Thursday) till 18:00 hours as the gates of Dulhasti Power Station Dam shall be opened for reservoir flushing during this period.
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.
Anybody violating the request shall be doing so at his or her own risk and responsibility and NHPC and Management of Dulhasti Power Station shall not be responsible for consequences thereof.