The temporary embankment of the new spillway of Attaabad Lake will be destroyed today (Monday). A high alert has been declared in Hunza and people in the nearby villages are being evacuated. According to the Hazara Division commissioner, the water-level in Indus River can rise due to the opening of the spillway. Official sources said that with spillway’s opening, 50,000 cusecs of water would be released which might lead to floods. Section 144 has been imposed in the district, and educational institutions have been closed down. Holidays have been declared in government offices as part of precautionary measures.
Flood warning at Attaabad Lake with new spillway opening
