Attock:
The rescue authorities evacuated on Saturday 25 people, including women and children, who were blocked in the Industry river near Shadi Khan, Attock, after a sudden increase in water levels due to monsoon rains and the opening of Tarbela dam spills.
According to rescue officials, the group was trapped when the flow of the river has intensified unexpectedly, leaving them isolated and unable to return to safety.
The operation, which lasted five hours, was led by emergency teams who acted quickly to prevent any victim. The cattle also blocked in the river was secured during the operation. Rescue sources have said that the increase in water level at the Shadi Khan point was triggered by the release of water fed on the molkish of the Tarbela dam pour.
The quick response assured that all individuals were moved to a secure place without injury.
One day, in the midst of implacable precipitation in the upper regions and the water level in the Tarbela dam which increases, encouraging the authorities to open the dams of the dam to manage the influx. The authorities had warned that the release of the spiller probably led to flooding conditions in the Indus River.
According to a spokesperson for the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the opening of spills could lead to an increase in water considerably, varying between 260,000 and 270,000 cuses. Authority strongly advised residents of the adjacent regions to stay away from the banks and the water canals.
Tourists visiting panoramic places near the Industry River were also invited to be caution and to cooperate with local authorities to avoid any unfortunate incident.
