SUDURPASCHIM, July 29: Authorities in Nepal have urged residents living along the Mahakali River to remain on high alert after India announced it would open the gates of the Dhouliganga Hydropower Project dam in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand for silt clearance.
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The District Administration Office, Darchula, said in a public notice that NHPC Limited, which operates the Dhouliganga Power Station in Dharchula, informed Nepali authorities that the dam gates would remain open from 6:00 am on Wednesday until 6:00 pm on Thursday for silt removal.
According to Darchula's Assistant Chief District Officer Mohan Singh Dhami, the operation could significantly increase the flow of water in the Mahakali River during that period. He urged people living along the riverbanks to exercise extreme caution.
Meanwhile, the District Administration Office, Baitadi, has also issued a public advisory, warning residents in riverside areas to remain vigilant.
Baitadi's Assistant Chief District Officer Rajmani Niraula called on local residents, local governments, security agencies and other concerned authorities to make necessary preparations and take all precautionary measures to minimise potential risks.
