RAWALPINDI – The water level in Khanpur Dam has seen a significant drop and, according to official figures released on Saturday, the reservoir may only last a few more days if the trend continues.
As per the latest data, Khanpur Dam’s water level has decreased from 1982 feet to 1930 feet, leaving just 20 feet before reaching its dead level of 1910 feet. This alarming reduction has sparked concerns over the continuity of water supply to Rawalpindi and Islamabad, which rely heavily on the dam.
On Saturday, the dam recorded a water inflow of only 57 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 186 cusecs per day, showing a worrying imbalance between supply and consumption.
National Water Statistics by IRSA
Meanwhile, the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) reported that on Friday, it had released 164,253 cusecs of water from different rim stations, while the total inflow stood at 183,318 cusecs.
At Tarbela Dam, the water level was recorded at 1464.93 feet, which is 62.93 feet above its dead level of 1402.00 feet. The inflow and outflow at Tarbela were 91,800 cusecs and 82,000 cusecs, respectively.
At Mangla Dam, the River Jhelum measured a water level of 1145.95 feet, about 95.95 feet above the dead level of 1050 feet. Water inflow was 37,265 cusecs, with an outflow of 28,000 cusecs.
Other Water Releases
- Kalabagh: 106,037 cusecs
- Taunsa: 86,051 cusecs
- Guddu: 55,151 cusecs
- Sukkur: 19,300 cusecs
- River Kabul at Nowshera: 34,900 cusecs
- River Chenab at Marala: 3,470 cusecs
