Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir — The authorities at the Salal Hydroelectric Power Project opened multiple spillway gates to regulate rising water levels following heavy, continuous rainfall across upper catchment areas.
Key Developments & Safety Measures
- Water Discharge: The gates were lifted as a precautionary measure to manage severe inflows into the reservoir and protect the structural integrity of the dam while preventing uncontrolled downstream flooding.
- Public Advisory Issued: The district administration in Reasi, alongside project engineers, issued safety alerts advising residents in downstream and low-lying riparian areas along the Chenab River to stay clear of riverbanks and avoid water bodies.
- Regional Impact: Continuous monsoon downpours across Jammu and Kashmir have elevated water levels across several regional hydroelectric installations on the Chenab basin, requiring coordinated monitoring by civil authorities and emergency management teams.
