Spillway gates of Salal Dam in Reasi opened for discharging excessive water

Ramban, Jun 29: Due to the rise in water level in river Chenab following rains at isolated places in Chenab region for last few days all the spillway gates of the Salal Dam in Reasi district of Jammu were opened this afternoon, officials said.

The doors have been opened for discharging excessive water stored in Salal Dam. The officials added that there was rise in water level the Dam reservoir built on river Chenab.

Authorities have advised people not to venture near river Chenab and to stay away from the river. They further advised people to follow safety advisories issued by the respective district administrations where river Chenab is flowing before entering to other countries.

Earlier, on Saturday water level in river Chenab rose due to de- slitting operation of Dulhasti Dam Kishtwar besides heavy rains at isolated places in upper reaches of Chenab region.

An official of NHPC informed that due to heavy rains for last few days water level in river Chenab has risen.