SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police have issued an advisory asking people to stay away from the catchment area of the Chenab River due to the heavy flow of water resulting from the opening of all gates of the Baglihar hydel project dam.
Mohita Sharma, the Senior Superintendent of Police Ramban said that Baglihar is currently at its full capacity and exhibits its natural beauty.
Baghliar in its full form and beauty. All gates opened. Heavy flow of water in Chenab. People are advised to stay away from catchment area.@OfficeOfLGJandK @JmuKmrPolice @ZPHQJammu @igpjmu @Rameshkumarias @diprjk @RambanPolice @dcramban pic.twitter.com/o2vz1WWrTy
— Mohita Sharma (@mohita_ips) June 24, 2023
“Due to the opening of all gates, the Chenab River is experiencing a significant increase in water flow.”
She advised people to avoid the catchment area to prevent any unfortunate incidents.