Rawal Dam spillways closed after discharge

ISLAMABAD:

The district administration on Sunday opened the spillways of Rawal Dam after continuous rains raised the reservoir's water level to 1,748 feet.

According to a spokesperson for ICT administration, this was only four feet below the dam's maximum storage capacity of 1,752 feet, prompting the need to release water to prevent overflow risks.

Officials confirmed that after discharging water for around six and a half hours, the water level in the dam dropped to 1,746 feet.

The spillways were then closed as the situation stabilised.

The decision to open the spillways was taken in coordination with various departments, including the district administration, Rescue 1122, and the WASA.

These teams were deployed at key locations, including bridges, streams, and vulnerable points downstream, to manage the flow of released water and ensure public safety. Nilore AC monitored the entire water release process, supervising operations at the dam and overseeing the safety measures on the ground.

Magistrates, Rescue 1122 teams, ambulances, and union council staff remained stationed on different bridges and near the banks of streams throughout the water discharge period.