Water surges into nearby 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 nearby 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 tunnel

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