State-run NHPC's 520-MW Parbati-III power station in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district has been shut down for three months to carry out necessary maintenance, a district official said.
The gates of the Siund dam have been lifted since Wednesday night and water will flow without any control for three months, Kullu district magistrate said Friday.
Officials as it is a run-of-the-river station the gates have been lifted.
Urging the public not to go near Sainj river, the district magistrate said that the water flowing from upper areas would directly reach in Sainj river as its level may increase suddenly.
Going near Sainj river for the next three months may prove fatal, he added.
Parbati Stage-III power station is a run-of-the-river scheme whose design discharge includes the diversion of tail race releases of Parbati Stage-II power house as well as inflows from river Sainj and Jiwa nullah. The plant was fully commissioned in 2014.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app