Let Islamabad’s Margalla be its water bank
Islamabad is often described as one of the best-planned cities of Pakistan. Yet one of the most fundamental requirements of any sustainable city - water security - has received far less attention than roads, buildings, transport systems and, continuous expansion of the urban footprint. One could argue whether Islamabad needed a Metro more than an integrated groundwater management plan. As part of…
Islamabad must prioritize water security in its urban planning efforts, focusing on recharging its declining groundwater levels. The Margalla Hills can serve as a crucial starting point for an integrated groundwater management plan, as they play an important role in the city's natural hydrological system. By implementing a Margalla Foothills Water Retention and Groundwater Recharge System, the city can capture, store, and infiltrate valuable rainwater, providing a sustainable solution to its water supply challenges.
Geneva, Switzerland's artificial recharge facility in the Vessy Aquifer serves as a relevant international precedent, demonstrating that a similar approach in Islamabad could significantly improve the city's water security.
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