Simly Dam attains full water level

ISLAMABAD: For the first time this year, Simly Dam attained the full water level of 2,314.75 feet on Sunday.

The district administration was planning to open its spillway at around 11pm on Sunday, keeping in view the current rate of rise.

When this report was filed, arrangements were being given final touches to open the spillway.

An official said the dam had attained the water level of 2,314.75 feet in the evening and it was expected that it would achieve its maximum conservation level of 2,315 feet at 11pm.

Accordingly, the dam administration decided to open one spillway gate by two feet at 11pm, he said, adding: “We will discharge water from Simly Dam to attain the level of 2314.50ft and the spillway will be closed after achieving this level. The spillway discharge will be around 1,650 cusecs,” he said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, in a statement also announced the opening of the spillway on Sunday night, adding that rescue and monitoring teams had been directed to remain alert.

Despite heavy rains this year, Simly Dam could not attain its full water level till Sunday. On the other hand, Rawal Dam’s spillways were opened several times this year.