Dehradun, July 25 -- In a high-level meeting on Friday, Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman issued strict directives to all dam projects operating in Uttarakhand, mandating prior information-sharing with authorities before releasing water.

According to a press release issued by the State government, Suman instructed dam operators to notify the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) and concerned district administrations in advance, detailing the expected time for released water to reach downstream areas and its potential impact. This will enable timely alerts to residents in vulnerable zones.

During the meeting with officials from major hydropower projects, the Irrigation Department, UJVNL, and the Ce...