Tarbela Dam Spillways Opened Due to Rising Water Levels

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Tarbela Dam spillways opened due to rising water levels.
Increased water flow expected in lower Indus River areas.
Public advised to avoid river banks and recreational activities.

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Due to rising water levels, the spillways of Tarbela Dam have been opened, which is expected to significantly increase water flow in the lower Indus River areas, particularly in Bhakkar and Mianwali. The water flow is currently between 220,000 to 230,000 cusecs. The Tarbela Dam management has issued an alert, prohibiting citizens from approaching river banks and advising against recreational activities like boating in the river and its minor channels.

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The spillways of Tarbela Dam have been opened due to rising water levels, leading to an expected increase in water flow in the lower areas of the Indus River. The Tarbela Dam management has issued an alert, advising the public to avoid recreational activities near the river and stay away from passages during the fast flow.

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Tags: #FloodAlert, #IndusRiver, #TarbelaDam, #WaterLevels

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