Water level increases at Hub Dam

Dam almost reached its dead level in first week of June

KARACHI: Despite the monsoon rain bringing several challenges to the citizens, it has also contributed in raising the water level of the Hub Dam by two feet. The dam's water level is now 281.2 feet, just 4.2 feet above dead level.

The dam, one of the main sources of water for the city, had almost reached its dead level, which is 278 feet. It had reached 279.2 feet in the first week of June and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) had warned that the dam could only supply water for another month.



According to KWSB Senior Director Zafar Palijo, they were hoping for rainfall as once the supply of water to the dam comes to a halt, the supply of 100 million gallons per day (MGD) to the city will be stopped, which severely affects District West.

The monsoon has started with overwhelming rainfall in the catchment area of Hub Dam, Palijo said, hoping to see the water level in the dam rising above 300 feet like last year.

After last year's monsoon rain, the water level in the dam had reached 306 feet, which was enough to supply water for a year, he said, pointing out that the total capacity of the dam is at 339 feet.



The last time the dam reached its full capacity was in 2013, he said, adding that the water level was enough to meet the citizen's requirements for three years.

The dam is not only a source of water for Karachi, but also supplies water to Hub and Lasbella district and the surrounding areas for irrigation purposes.



If this spell of rain continues, then the water level in Hub Dam is expected to reach its full capacity by August, Palijo said, adding that this would bring relief to the citizens of the metropolis for a few years.