Hub Dam Nears Full Capacity, Authorities Issue Emergency Alerts Karachi, Pakistan – Karachi’s main water source, the Hub Dam, is nearly at full capacity, prompting warnings from irrigation and disaster management authorities. According to the Irrigation Department, the dam’s water level has risen to 338 feet, up from 335 feet the previous day. With the […]
India’s Released Water From Pong, Bakhra Dams to Reach Pakistan in 48 Hours LAHORE – A massive water stream released from India’s Pong and Bakhra dams is expected to enter Pakistan through the Sutlej River within the next 48 hours, irrigation authorities confirmed on Monday. According to officials, India notified Pakistan about the release via […]
Rawal Dam Spillways Opened After Monsoon Rains ISLAMABAD – The recent spell of monsoon rains has significantly raised the water level in Rawal Dam, prompting authorities to open its spillways. Assistant Commissioner Nilore oversaw the operation to release excess water from the reservoir. Rescue, security, and medical teams have been stationed at key points — […]
China Begins Construction on Mega Dam Amid Economic Hopes and Regional Concerns BEIJING — China has officially commenced work on its most ambitious hydropower initiative since the iconic Three Gorges Dam — a massive cascade project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. The […]
The prime minister, chairing a meeting on the construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam and the other matters of water resources, said that building new dams was crucial to enhance water storage capacity, ensure water supply for agriculture, and prevent floods. He said that the country’s self-dependence was linked with affordable electricity and agriculture, which required […]
India has suspended the World Bank brokered Indus Waters Treaty in the wake Pahalgam incident. According to the report, the state-owned China Energy Engineering Corporation has been working on the Mohmand Hydropower Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan since 2019. CCTV further reported that the firm has started concrete filling on the dam […]
The water flow in Chenab at Maralla Headworks goes down to 5,400 cusecs, sources said. The water flow of the river was around 40,000 cusecs at the point, last week, sources added. Sources said that the neighboring country has started filling the Baglihar dam reservoir with water from the Chenab River. Punjab’s irrigation department sources […]
This measure is being taken as a precaution due to rising water levels in the dam, which has reached to 1,752 feet, said the spokesman of the ICT administration. Residents living near urban river channels are advised to avoid these areas to stay safe. Those in low-lying regions should ensure they follow all safety measures […]
The Secretary, of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Dr. Kazim Niaz, signed on behalf of the Ministry, while Chairman WAPDA, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Sajjad Ghani, represented WAPDA, said a news release. Ambassador of Kuwait in Pakistan Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Al. Mutairi graced the ceremony with his presence. This significant financing comes as a result of […]
Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed the $300 million; financing agreement of the Balakot hydropower development project; as per sources. Firstly, The total cost of the Balakot hydropower development project is US$ 755 million out of which ADB has committed to providing $300 million; while the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will finance […]
