The annual desilting of Khanpur Dam, the primary water source for Rawalpindi and Islamabad is scheduled for February 10 to February 20. Water supply to both cities will remain disrupted until the process is complete on February 23.
Officials stated that desilting is a routine maintenance measure to prevent sediment buildup and to ensure efficient water flow. The operation will span the Khanpur Dam to the Sangjani filtration plant.
The Sangjani filtration plant will also undergo cleaning. Authorities have advised residents, businesses, and commercial sectors to store water in advance and limit usage during the disruption.
Those facing urgent shortages can reach out to the Water Supply Branch for assistance.
A private contractor has been assigned to complete the desilting, using both large and small-scale machinery. The water supply is expected to return to normal on February 23 once the work is completed.
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