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Islamabad Faces Severe Water Crisis: CDA Struggles to Meet Demand

CDA Aims to Add Up to 21 Million Gallons Per Day with Future Projects

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is currently facing a severe water crisis, struggling to meet the daily demand of 126 million gallons for its 2.3 million residents. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is only able to supply between 70 to 80 million gallons per day, resulting in a significant shortfall that affects both urban and rural areas.

Despite the presence of three dams—Smalley Dam, Rawal Dam, and Khanpur Dam—and a network of 201 tube wells, the CDA has not been able to adequately address the water supply deficit. In response to this ongoing crisis, the CDA has announced ambitious plans to construct two new dams: Shahdara Dam and Chinyot Dam. These projects are expected to take around four years to complete and are projected to add an extra 18 to 21 million gallons of water per day to the city’s supply.

CDA Water Supply Director Sardar Khan Zamri confirmed that the Shahdara Dam is anticipated to provide approximately six to seven million gallons daily, while the Chinyot Dam is expected to contribute around 12 to 14 million gallons per day. He emphasized that clearer timelines for these projects will emerge once pre-feasibility studies are conducted with the help of consultants and WAPDA.

Additionally, the CDA has indicated that the Dutara Dam water supply project is set for completion within the next four months, offering some immediate relief to the residents of Islamabad. As the city grapples with its water challenges, these initiatives represent crucial steps toward improving the situation in the coming years.

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