Rawalpindi Faces 21 Million Gallon Daily Water Shortfall

For context, an official briefing has made public that Rawalpindi faces a daily shortfall of 21 million gallons of water, with demand standing at 72 million gallons against an available supply of 51 million gallons.

Key points

• Director Development Nazarat Ali, Wasa Managing Director Azizullah Khan, and authorities from the Small Dams organisation and other relevant departments attended the gathering.
• Ghani directed the relevant authorities to expedite work on various water projects, including Chahan Dam, Chrah Dam, Daducha Dam and Rawal Dam.
• The target for completing the water treatment and filtration plant at Chahan Dam has been set for December 2027.
• Under Wasa's master plan, Rawalpindi is additionally anticipated to receive an extra 28 million gallons of water daily from Chrah Dam.
• A session on water resources and supply, chaired by Rawalpindi Commissioner Salman Ghani, reaffirmed its commitment to completing ongoing water supply projects within their stipulated timelines.

For context, a session on water resources and supply, chaired by Rawalpindi Commissioner Salman Ghani, reaffirmed its commitment to completing ongoing water supply projects within their stipulated timelines.

Notably, the commissioner directed the authorities concerned to accelerate work on the projects on a war footing. Sindh Announces Deadline for Khiyam Canal Restoration.

Notably, the session was informed that the daily water demand of the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) Rawalpindi stood at 72 million gallons, against an available supply of 51 million gallons, leaving the city with a daily shortfall of 21 million gallons.

Construction work on Daducha Dam has been completed by 92 per cent. Under the project, the city will receive 35 million gallons of treated water daily through a 28-kilometre transmission line and a water treatment plant. The complete network is projected to be ready by December 2029.

Notably, the target for completing the water treatment and filtration plant at Chahan Dam has been set for December 2027. The project is projected to benefit more than 250, 000 residents. 80% of Pakistan's Groundwater is Unsafe to Drink.

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