Swabi: There is no threat to the integrity of the main Tarbela Dam or any of its critical structures, as affirmed by WAPDA officials following a recent tunnel incident at the site.
According to Radio Pakistan, this assurance was provided during a briefing for the Chairman of WAPDA, retired Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed, who visited the Tarbela 5th Extension Project. The visit followed the tunnel incident, prompting the Chairman to instruct consultants to submit a comprehensive report on the incident promptly. He also called for immediate remedial measures and a detailed contingency plan to address any project delays resulting from the incident.
Furthermore, a departmental inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident thoroughly. Discussions during the meeting covered potential causes, and strategies for short, medium, and long-term preventive measures were deliberated. The Ministry of Water Resources requested an initial assessment report from WAPDA, which was submitted. The Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Watto, received a personal briefing from the Chairman on the incident’s details.