ISLAMABAD: The capital city of Pakistan, is facing a severe water crisis, with its 2.3 million residents requiring 126 million gallons of drinking water daily.
Unfortunately, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) can only supply 70 to 80 million gallons per day, leaving a significant gap in meeting the city’s needs.
The city’s existing water infrastructure, including three dams, Smalley Dam, Rawal Dam, and Khanpur Dam, and 201 tube wells, has been unable to bridge the water supply shortfall.
To address this issue, the CDA has announced plans to build two new dams, Shahdara Dam and Chinyot Dam, which are expected to be completed within the next four years.
These new dams will help alleviate the water shortage, especially in urban and some rural areas. Additionally, the CDA has stated that the Dutara Dam water supply project will be completed within the next four months, providing some short-term relief to the city’s residents.
The CDA is working closely with consultants and WAPDA to conduct pre-feasibility studies and finalize the project timeline. Once completed, these projects will significantly improve Islamabad’s water supply, ensuring a better quality of life for its residents.
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