NHPC restricts public movement near Chenab

Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, July 24: As per a notice issued by NHPC, the public of district Reasi in general and villages in up stream including Dharan, Thanpal, Arnas, Sal, Lanjan, Narloo, Gari, Salmot and villages in down stream Gujjar Kothi, Saidh Baba, Kachhi Khera, Talwara, Nambla, Vijaypur, Bara Dari, Patta, Kanasi Patta, Jedhi, Panasa, Bhabber, Chumdian, Dera Baba Banda Bhadur, Seri etc have been advised to restrict their movement near banks of river Chenab in view of statory periodical silt flushing from the reservoir of Salal Power Station.
In this regard, the gates of the dam will be opened from 25-07-2013, 4 a.m. (Morning) to 25.07.2013, 7 pm (evening) which will cause an increase in flow of water and level of river Chenab.
As such, movement of men, vehicles and pets along the river bank during this period is not advisable and general public of the area is advised to take proper care and movement near banks of river Chenab during this period to avoid any mishap.
Anybody violating this request will be doing so at their own risk and responsibility and the management of Salal Power Station will not be responsible for consequence.