ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to implement an emergency plan to deal with the growing water shortage in Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting to review short-term and long-term steps to improve water supply in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Adviser to the Prime Minister Syed Tauqeer Shah, senior officials of the Interior Ministry, Capital Development Authority (CDA), Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), and the Rawalpindi administration.
Officials discussed different proposals to increase water storage and improve the water distribution system in the twin cities.
Minister Naqvi said the CDA, in coordination with the Punjab government, will build new dams to meet the long-term water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Authorities also shared progress on small dam and reservoir projects, including Chirah, Dotara and Shahdara dams.
Wapda and CDA officials presented feasibility reports, timelines and various options to increase water supply in both urban and rural areas of the capital.
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The Dotara Dam, which will have the capacity to store 110 million gallons of water per day, was approved for completion within two years.
The interior minister expressed concern over weaknesses in the current water supply system and stressed the need to upgrade the distribution network.
He directed relevant departments to identify problems in the system and take immediate steps to ensure uninterrupted water supply.
Calling water supply his top priority, Naqvi ordered authorities to use all available resources under a short-term plan to meet urgent water needs. He also directed strict action against water theft and illegal connections.
To speed up work, the minister asked for a detailed 10-day plan with clear steps for the practical implementation of all water projects.
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