Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:38:41 +0500 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:38:41 +0500 60 Pakistan fast-tracks four dam projects to boost water security https://english.aaj.tv/news/330459762/pakistan-fast-tracks-four-dam-projects-to-boost-water-security <p><strong>Pakistan has accelerated work on four major dam projects expected to add more than 8 million acre-feet (MAF) of water storage capacity, as the country moves to address rising climate-related water challenges, state media reported.</strong></p> <p>According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), the projects include Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Mohmand Dam, Kurram Tangi Dam, and Nai Gaj Dam.</p> <p>The dams are expected to improve water availability, strengthen flood control systems, and increase hydropower generation capacity.</p> <p>Pakistan’s water resources are under increasing strain due to erratic rainfall patterns and accelerated glacier melt linked to climate change.</p> <p>Officials have repeatedly warned that the country is facing a widening gap between water supply and demand, making new storage infrastructure a national priority.</p> <p>APP reported that four major projects with a combined live storage capacity of 8.136 MAF are currently under construction.</p> <p>Diamer-Bhasha Dam alone is expected to contribute 6.4 MAF of storage capacity.</p> <p>Other projects include Mohmand Dam (0.676 MAF), Kurram Tangi Dam (0.90 MAF), and Nai Gaj Dam (0.16 MAF).</p> <p>Pakistan’s existing major reservoirs include Tarbela Dam with 5.580 MAF of live storage, Mangla Dam with 7.277 MAF, and Chashma Barrage with 0.311 MAF.</p> <p>The report said the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has declared the ongoing period the “Decade of Dams,” with accelerated efforts to complete key infrastructure projects aimed at improving water security.</p> <p>It added that additional reservoir projects with a combined storage capacity of 15.88 MAF are in planning and design stages, including Sindh Barrage (2.0 MAF), Shyok Dam (5.5 MAF), Akhori Dam (7.0 MAF), Chiniot Dam (0.93 MAF), and Murunj Dam (0.45 MAF).</p> <p>WAPDA has also expanded its hydro-meteorological monitoring and telemetry systems to provide real-time data on river flows, rainfall, reservoir levels, and transboundary streams.</p> <p>In April, the government said Pakistan currently has water storage capacity equivalent to around 90 days of national demand and announced plans for a high-level task force to address growing water security concerns.</p> <p>Last year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for the urgent construction of dams and reservoirs after severe flooding devastated parts of Punjab province.</p> Pakistan has accelerated work on four major dam projects expected to add more than 8 million acre-feet (MAF) of water storage capacity, as the country moves to address rising climate-related water challenges, state media reported.

According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), the projects include Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Mohmand Dam, Kurram Tangi Dam, and Nai Gaj Dam.

The dams are expected to improve water availability, strengthen flood control systems, and increase hydropower generation capacity.

Pakistan’s water resources are under increasing strain due to erratic rainfall patterns and accelerated glacier melt linked to climate change.

Officials have repeatedly warned that the country is facing a widening gap between water supply and demand, making new storage infrastructure a national priority.

APP reported that four major projects with a combined live storage capacity of 8.136 MAF are currently under construction.

Diamer-Bhasha Dam alone is expected to contribute 6.4 MAF of storage capacity.

Other projects include Mohmand Dam (0.676 MAF), Kurram Tangi Dam (0.90 MAF), and Nai Gaj Dam (0.16 MAF).

Pakistan’s existing major reservoirs include Tarbela Dam with 5.580 MAF of live storage, Mangla Dam with 7.277 MAF, and Chashma Barrage with 0.311 MAF.

The report said the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has declared the ongoing period the “Decade of Dams,” with accelerated efforts to complete key infrastructure projects aimed at improving water security.

It added that additional reservoir projects with a combined storage capacity of 15.88 MAF are in planning and design stages, including Sindh Barrage (2.0 MAF), Shyok Dam (5.5 MAF), Akhori Dam (7.0 MAF), Chiniot Dam (0.93 MAF), and Murunj Dam (0.45 MAF).

WAPDA has also expanded its hydro-meteorological monitoring and telemetry systems to provide real-time data on river flows, rainfall, reservoir levels, and transboundary streams.

In April, the government said Pakistan currently has water storage capacity equivalent to around 90 days of national demand and announced plans for a high-level task force to address growing water security concerns.

Last year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for the urgent construction of dams and reservoirs after severe flooding devastated parts of Punjab province.

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