Water surges into downstream work areas after rock mass collapse at Tarbela Dam

SWABI: A rock mass collapsed at the Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Project (T-5) construction site on Monday, causing a surge of water to enter downstream work areas, said the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda). An emergency was declared following the collapse, construction work was suspended and workers were directed to move to safer areas. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident. In a statement, Wapda said that water entered the under-construction power house area and a tun

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