Opening of Spillway of Rawal Dam
Islamabad : The public is hereby informed that the water level in the Rawal Dam reservoir has reached 1748.40 feet as of 14:00 hrs on July 19,. To ensure safety, it is necessary to reduce the reservoir level to 1746.00 feet. In this regard, the spillway gates of Rawal Dam will be opened on July 20, at 06:00 AM and will remain open until the water level is lowered to 1746.00 feet. The approximate duration for the spillway opening is 5 hours.
Precautionary Measures: Residents near the dam and downstream areas are advised to stay away from the waterfront and avoid unnecessary travel in the vicinity.
Fishermen and those involved in boating activities are strictly instructed to avoid the water during this period.
Stay in contact with local authorities and follow their instructions in case of an emergency.
Secure livestock and property in areas prone to potential flooding.
All concerned individuals and authorities are requested to take necessary precautions and cooperate with local administration to avoid any untoward incidents. For further information, contact:
SDO, Rawal Dam, Islamabad
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
