Water surge reported at Tarbela T-5 construction site
World · First reported 9 Nov, 10:29 · Updated 10:46
A rock collapse during excavation at the Tarbela T-5 project sent water into nearby work areas, and workers were evacuated. Wapda reported no injuries or deaths and said officials were assessing possible damage.
- A rock mass collapsed during excavation at the T-5 site, allowing water into the under-construction power house area and a tunnel; workers were evacuated.
- Wapda said the water had been drained from the Intake Pit, dewatering had begun at the power house, and there were no reported injuries or deaths.
- Officials were assessing possible damage. Swabi’s deputy commissioner warned that river levels were expected to rise and urged people to avoid bathing, swimming and boating in the Indus.
Summary written by Lux AI from 2 articles
Key facts
- Project
- Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Project (T-5), under construction
- Reported event
- A rock mass collapsed during excavation, allowing water into nearby work areas
- Reported casualties
- No injuries or loss of life reported
- Project capacity
- 1,530MW installed capacity
- Revised project cost
- Rs317bn, up from Rs82 billion
- Expected completion
- End of June 2028, according to the report
Source spectrum
Far left
Left
Lean left
Centre
Lean right
Right
Far right
Left 2 · Centre 0 · Right 0 of 2 rated sources
All coverage
Coverage over time
LeftCentreRight
Articles per hour since first reported, by side.
Ownership
- Government 50% (1)
- Corporation 50% (1)
Share of the 2 sources by owner type.