Pakistan to boost water capacity amid India's water aggression
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WAPDA also plans to boost hydropower production by 9,000 megawatts
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan has decided to increase its water storage and hydropower capcity.
WAPDA Chairman retired Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani announced that WAPDA was adding 9.7 million acre feet to the national water storage system.
He said construction of Dasu and Diamer- Bhasha Dams would help extend Tarbela Dam’s life by 50 years and improve water management. Pakistan currently has a storage capacity of 13.5 million acre feet.
WAPDA also plans to boost hydropower production by 9,000 megawatts and it currently generates 9,476 megawatts and contributes around 30 per cent of the national electricity supply.
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With 22 hydropower plants already operational, WAPDA is stepping up efforts to secure Pakistan’s water and energy future and face regional challenges head-on.
