Kishtwar, July 06: The management of Dulhasti Power Station, NHPC Limited has cautioned the general public of Doda and Kishtwar districts and those of Dul, Benzwar, Cherhar, Bhandarkot, Hasti, Kandani, Prem Nagar and Pul Doda villages to not to move near River Chenab on Friday from 23:00 hours to Saturday till 18:00 hours 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 07.07.2023 (Friday) from 23:00 hrs to 08.07.2023 (Saturday) till 18:00 hrs. 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 cooperate for the safety of their lives,” the power station said. “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.”
