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Hunza Lake starts spilling
GILGIT BALTISTAN: After rising to the peak point of dead level, the water has started flowing out from spillway of Attabad Lake with low pressure initially, whereas dam burst could take more than 48 hours.Chairman NDMA General Nadeem Ahmad told Geo News that spillway was built in the first phase and in the second phase; water has been started spilling through spillway.
He said initial spill of water will not be more than 300 cusecs, adding the rescue workers are ready to confront any situation.
Chairman NDMA said helicopters will roam in the area to keep an eye on the situation and prevent human losses. Evacuation has been completed from the area and announcements have been made from the mosques to stay at safer places.
In case of lake burst and flooding, Hunza will be the first to be affected followed by Nagar. Flooding could also damage parts of Karakoram Highway.
Courtesy www.Geo.tv