Siren installed to alert water release from Ganol dam

advertisement

Tura, April 17: Two sirens have been installed at the Ganol river dam site and the power house to alert the public ahead of any possible release of water from the dam,  in the eventuality of heavy rains, informed Executive Engineer (C) of Ganol Civil Division-1 on Thursday.

The 16 kms radius range Siren and the 5 kms radius range Siren have been installed at the Power House (Edenbari) and at the Dam (Chibragre) respectively to alert the people whenever the Dam gates are opened, stated MePGCL.

An order from the power department stated that officials of MePGCL have given several awareness programmes and announcements through loud speakers to the villagers residing downstream of the Ganol River.

The whatsapp group jointly with the Department officials and the villagers downstream has also been started last year in order to inform everyone about the release of water from the Dam.

advertisement

According to officials, since the monsoon is fast approaching the excess water from the Ganol Hydro Dam may be needed to be released at any time whenever the heavy rainfall occurs at the Dam Catchment area.

 The excess water above the danger level of the Dam has to be released for the overall safety of the Dam and its structures and also to safeguard the Electrical and Electronic Equipment that are installed at the Dam.

The general public have been urged not to venture near the Ganol River banks as there might be sudden rise of the river water level during the evacuation of Flood Water from the Dam reservoir. However, all efforts will be made to regulate the release of Dam Water to the minimum, informed power officials.

advertisement

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

66,000 ST students to get Central scholarship

Shilling, June 22: The state Education department has released...

Flight from Iran Another carrying 311 Indians lands in Delhi

New Delhi, June 22: India on Sunday evacuated more...

PM Modi calls for de-escalation of conflict

New Delhi, June 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on...

Cherry Blossom Festival back in heart of city

Shillong, June 22: The Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 will...

BJP playing with fire in Assam, says Gaurav Gogoi – vows to block Manipur-style collapse

Guwahati, June 22: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president...

Honeymoon Murder : 2 more arrested, crucial ‘black bag’ found charred in Indore    

CCTV footage showed property dealer removing Sonam's bag from...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img