Officials have warned that water discharge from the Pandoh dam in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district may increase on Friday night due to snowmelt and rainfall in the Beas river catchment area.
As river levels could rise suddenly during the night, people living or working in areas downstream have been asked to remain cautious. Authorities have advised residents to stay away from riverbanks and low-lying areas.
Water released from the Pandoh dam flows through the districts of Mandi, Kullu, Kangra and Hamirpur.
In an advisory, officials urged people not to go near the Beas river for any purpose, including sightseeing, photography or recreational activities. They appealed to the public to follow all safety guidelines.
Contractors and labourers working in the riverbed have also been asked to shift their machinery and equipment to safer locations at higher ground to prevent damage.
Officials said the Bhakra Beas Management Board is closely monitoring the situation. Further advisories will be issued if the volume of water released from the dam increases.
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