RAWALPINDI: The water level at Rawal Dam increased to red mark and the dam management has decided to open spillways of the dam on Friday.

According to Islamabad administration, as Water level of Rawal Dam has reached level of 1751.40 feet, it’s spillways will be opened on Friday at 6am to 11am. However, it stated that opening hours will depend on the rain conditions.

The Deputy Commissioner Islamabad has put all response units, departments, monitoring camps and relief camps on alert.

Police reserves and law enforcement agencies will also be deployed along Korang river.

Moreover, strict action will be taken against anyone entering Korang River and violating section 144. Rawalpindi administration has also been taken on board.

Published in Dawn, August 12th, 2022