The North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) on today issued a public advisory warning residents and authorities about the possibility of controlled water releases from the reservoir of the Pare Hydro Electric Project during the ongoing monsoon and post-monsoon season.
According to the advisory issued by Taba Gagung, Deputy General Manager (Technical) of the Hydro Structure Maintenance and Infrastructure Division, continuous rainfall in the catchment areas of the Pare River could lead to a significant rise in reservoir water levels.
The corporation said that if the reservoir level reaches an elevation of 245.15 metres, excess water may be released in a regulated manner through the dam’s radial gates to ensure the safety of the structure and maintain uninterrupted power generation.
NEEPCO also cautioned that in the event of flash floods or a sudden surge in inflows, all radial gates of the dam could be opened without prior notice to facilitate emergency discharge and prevent downstream hazards.
