KISHTWAR: The Water Quality Parameter Report of the State Water Testing Laboratory Narwal Jammu for the Chatroo River - a Chenab Tributary has stated that its waters do not contain any chemicals or hazardous material. The water samples of the river were lifted for testing a few days back after the colour of the ravine water changed suddenly, sending a wave of apprehension among the locals.
“The water samples collected from incidence sites by the Jal Shakti department Kishtwar to verify for presence of any impurity or chemicals have been found normal and having no added chemicals or hazardous impurities,” the report stated.
It is pertinent to mention here that in winter the landslides and the avalanches occur frequently alongside the river and at the source points which is also the cause for discoloration and foaming of water in the rivers and Nallahs. “The high flow in the river at the Mughalmaidan and other parts of the Chatroo may be the cause of the discoloration of water”, said the Jal Shakti department.
The department has advised the General public not to fall prey to any fake news in this matter. No aquatic bodies (fish) were affected in the river water during the said incidence and the water is normal.