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Monday, May 31, 2010
Swift erosion deepens Hunza lake spillway
HUNZA: The depth of Hunza lake’s spillway has increased to around 14 feet due to swift erosion, according to information obtained from the deputy commissioner’s office.
Erosion at toe of the spillway is relatively higher, the data said, adding that the volume of water passing through the spillway had reportedly increased to around 50 cusecs.
Around 350 cusecs of water has already been discharged from the lake through five active seepages, making the collective water discharge around 400 cusecs.
Meanwhile, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt-Gen (R) Nadeem Ahmad told a private TV channel that the water outflow would increase in the next 24 hours.
“The next 24 hours are crucial,” he said.
A senior official said the lake barrier could collapse any time and trigger flash floods downstream. app
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk