A sudden structural failure at Tarbela Dam’s ongoing expansion project triggered an emergency on Monday. The protective bund surrounding the under-construction Tunnel-5 collapsed, allowing a surge of reservoir water to rush through the area.
The incident occurred at the Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Project in Swabi. Following the collapse, officials declared an emergency and immediately suspended construction activities.
Workers received instructions to move away from the affected area and reach safer locations. The sudden water surge raised immediate concerns at the construction site.
Emergency Declared After Protective Bund Collapses
The protective bund served as a barrier around the under-construction Tunnel-5. However, its collapse triggered an unexpected flow of water from the dam’s reservoir.
Officials confirmed that construction work had stopped following the incident. Meanwhile, workers were directed to leave the affected area as a precaution.
An official who witnessed the incident described the situation as a major disaster. “It was a big disaster and we did not know how and why it occured,” the official said.
Questions Remain Over Cause of Tarbela Bund Collapse
The circumstances behind the protective bund’s failure remain unclear based on the information available so far. The eyewitness official also expressed uncertainty about how or why the structure collapsed.
The incident has disrupted construction activities at the Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Project. However, the available information does not establish the cause of the collapse or detail the extent of any damage.
For now, the emergency response has focused on suspending work and moving personnel to safer areas. Further details about the incident have not yet been provided.
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