Rawalpindi is facing a daily water shortage of 21 million gallons, with the city receiving only 51 million gallons against a demand of 72 million gallons, according to an official briefing.
The issue was discussed at a meeting on water resources and supply chaired by Rawalpindi Commissioner Salman Ghani. The meeting reaffirmed the commitment to completing ongoing water supply projects.
Ghani directed the relevant authorities to speed up work on the projects and ensure progress on a priority basis.
Officials told the meeting that the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) Rawalpindi requires 72 million gallons of water daily, while the available supply stands at 51 million gallons, leaving a shortfall of 21 million gallons every day.
The commissioner instructed the authorities to accelerate work on several major water projects, including Chahan Dam, Chrah Dam, Daducha Dam and Rawal Dam.
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Construction of Daducha Dam has reached 92 per cent completion. Once operational, the project will supply 35 million gallons of treated water daily to the city through a 28-kilometre transmission line and a water treatment plant. The entire network is expected to be completed by December 2029.
Meanwhile, the water treatment and filtration plant at Chahan Dam is scheduled for completion by December 2027. The project is expected to provide benefits to more than 250,000 residents.
Under Wasa’s master plan, Rawalpindi is also expected to receive an additional 28 million gallons of water per day from Chrah Dam.
Director Development Nazarat Ali, Wasa Managing Director Azizullah Khan, and officials from the Small Dams organisation and other relevant departments attended the meeting.