Punjab to seek Centre’s help for check dams in capital to avert flooding in Pindi
RAWALPINDI: To avoid flooding and conserve rainwater in Rawalpindi, the Punjab government will approach the federal government for the construction of check dams on nullahs in Islamabad. Moreover, the provincial government will construct ground storage tanks to save rainwater in Rawalpindi. On the special directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a meeting was held at the commissioner’s office…
Rawalpindi's Punjab government plans to request federal assistance for building check dams in Islamabad's nullahs to prevent flooding and preserve rainwater. At a meeting chaired by Rawalpindi Commissioner Salman Ghani and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Saif Anwar Jappa, the government discussed various strategies to deal with monsoon rains and urban flooding.
These included constructing ground storage tanks in low-lying areas of Rawalpindi, such as Safdarabad, Pirwadhai, Dhoke Khabba, and Sadiqabad, and improving the flow capacity of Leh Nullah through channel enhancements. The federal government would construct check dams in Islamabad, and a survey was ordered to assess the feasibility of ground storage tanks.
The commissioner emphasized the need for effective coordination between Rawalpindi and Islamabad administrations to address the potential impact of heavy rainfall in Islamabad on Rawalpindi. Immediate measures included monitoring water flow in Leh Nullah using Safe City cameras, removing encroachments, and upgrading the flood forecasting system.
The PDMA director general proposed constructing ponds and underground storage tanks for permanent rainwater conservation, with discussions to follow on a joint strategy for both cities.
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