LAHORE: The Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has said Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Station has been shutdown after developing a technical fault, ARY News...
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Wapda has said that the K-IV water supply project for Karachi will be completed by 2023, ARY News reported on Thursday.
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The water at Chashma Lake reservoir has been recorded 1,28,000 acre feet. Overall water at Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma reservoirs has been 6,74,000 acre feet, the spokesperson added.
The dam has a capacity to produce 4500 megawatts of electricity and could help in saving US$2.48 billion annually in terms of fuel charges. The project is likely to be completed in 2027.
It is pertinent to mention here that, the Hub Dam in the outskirts of Karachi also overflowed on Thursday evening after a spell of heavy rainfall in its catchment area.
In a seven-page detailed verdict written by PHC Chief Justice Waqar Seth, the high court ordered Wapda for providing uninterrupted power supplies to the consumers who are clearing their utility bills.