Rawal Dam spillways opened as water level rises for third time this year

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Spillways of Rawal Dam were opened on August 31.
Water level exceeded 1751 feet due to heavy rains.
This is the third time the dam has reached full capacity this year.

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Heavy rains in the Islamabad region have caused the water level in Rawal Dam to rise significantly. On Monday, August 31, the water level surpassed 1751 feet, prompting the administration to open the dam's spillways. This marks the third time in the current year that the dam has reached its full capacity. Authorities have placed rescue services on high alert and advised citizens to stay away from low-lying areas, rivers, and streams.

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The Rawal Dam has reached its full capacity for the third time this year, leading to the opening of its spillways on August 31 to manage rising water levels from heavy rains.

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11 days ago

Reports indicate this is the third time this year that the Rawal Dam has reached its full capacity, necessitating the opening of its spillways.

11 days ago

The spillways of Rawal Dam were opened on Monday morning after the water level rose sharply due to recent heavy rains in the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area.