Rawalpindi Faces 21 Million Gallon Daily Water Shortfall

Rawalpindi is currently experiencing a daily water shortfall of 21 million gallons, with demand exceeding supply. The city's demand is 72 million gallons, while only 51 million gallons are available. This alarming shortfall was highlighted in a recent water resources and supply meeting chaired by Rawalpindi Commissioner Salman Ghani.

Ghani emphasized the need to prioritize ongoing projects and accelerate their completion. The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) Rawalpindi reported a daily water demand of 72 million gallons against the existing supply of 51 million gallons, creating the shortfall. Ghani directed relevant authorities to expedite work on projects like Chahan Dam, Chrah Dam, Daducha Dam, and Rawal Dam.

Daducha Dam has reached 92% completion and will provide 35 million gallons of treated water daily via a 28-kilometre transmission line and water treatment plant. The water treatment and filtration plant at Chahan Dam aims for completion by December 2027, benefiting over 250,000 residents. Wasa’s master plan also anticipates an additional 28 million gallons of water daily from Chrah Dam.

Attendees at the meeting included Wasa Director Development Nazarat Ali, Wasa Managing Director Azizullah Khan, and officials from the Small Dams organization and other pertinent departments.