Spillways Of Rawal Dam Opened As Water Level Rises

Spillways of Rawal Dam opened as water level rises

Spillways of Rawal Dam have been opened after the water level touched 1752 feet on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD,(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Aug, 2018 ) :Spillways of Rawal Dam have been opened after the water level touched 1752 feet on Tuesday.

Water from the dam's spillways flows to Sawan river after passing through Korang Nullah. The filling up of Rawal Dam will help address water shortages in the twin cities,reported private news channel.

Meanwhile, the heavy rainfall in Rawalpindi division has caused flood in Sawan River. According to Rescue 1122, tube wells staff has climbed over electric pole to save their lives.

Rescue 1122 teams have reached on the spot and the rescue operation is continuing in the area.