In an inevitable measure, the authorities have opened all the spillway gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district following heavy rainfall in the region.The district authorities issued warnings to the general public not to go near the riverbank.
Following heavy rains in the higher reaches of Chenab Valley for the past few days and due to the rise in water level in River Chenab, authorities decided to open all the spillway gates of Baglihar Hydro Electric Project (BHEP) for discharging excessive water stored in the Dam .“I received an advisory note from the engineering and mechanical division of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, stating that they will open their gates. They asked us to issue an advisory in this regard,” Addl Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Varunjeet Singh Charak said.
“We have issued an advisory to the general public not to go near the tributaries or the riverbank, as it could be dangerous.”“Due to current circumstances, the people have been advised to restrict movement near the bank of the River Chenab for safety reasons,” the advisory said.It said that people were asked to exercise caution and follow guidelines to ensure their well-being.
The Additional District Magistrate of Ramban has issued an advisory directing all relevant Revenue, Police, SDRF, and Rural Development Department officers to coordinate closely and jointly monitor the situation along the Chenab River banks.To prevent accidents, local authorities–including Lamberdars, Chowkidars, GRS, and VLWs–have been instructed to advise residents to avoid movement near the riverbanks, including people, livestock, rafts, and vehicles.
Meanwhile, NHPC officials reported that persistent heavy rainfall has raised water levels in the Chenab River. As a precautionary measure, all spillways of the Baglihar Dam have been opened to release excess water.Officials of NHPC said that due to heavy rains for the past few days, the water level in the River Chenab has increased, and all the spillways of the Baglihar Dam have been opened as a precaution for discharging excessive water.
The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar issued a fresh weather advisory on Thursday, warning residents of Jammu and Kashmir about potential flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas over the coming days.According to the forecast, few days may see partly to generally cloudy skies, with brief spells of rain or thunder showers expected in scattered areas, including intense showers or heavy rainfall in some parts of the Jammu Division.
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