Due to the suspension of the indus river Water Treaty, there has been a severe water crisis in many parts of Pakistan. In this situation, there is currently a severe water crisis in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. people have been forced to use water used for washing clothes for the toilet. The amount of rainfall in neighboring pakistan is only minimal. Parts of pakistan have become dry. That is, the southern and western parts of pakistan are dry. Meanwhile, the northeastern parts of the country receive 400 mm to 1,000 mm of rain per year. This year, pakistan has not received as much rain as expected. There has been a water crisis in many places. In this situation, reports have emerged that there is a severe water shortage in the capital of pakistan, Islamabad.
That is, the groundwater level has decreased in Pakistan. Water is available only 180 feet underground. The groundwater level in pakistan is declining by one meter every year. Due to urbanization, deforestation, and insufficient rainfall, the groundwater level is going down to its lowest point every year. As the water shortage is increasing every year, many people have dug deep borewells. This is said to have increased the water shortage even more. Apart from that, only contaminated water is available in many places. Since the treatment plants are not functioning properly, people are forced to bring contaminated water in tankers and use it. Due to this, data shows that a family in pakistan has to spend 20 percent of their income on water. Apart from this, the people of pakistan are currently reusing water. Accordingly, they are not wasting the water used for washing clothes and are using it for the toilet. Currently, there is a water shortage in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, and its surroundings. Due to this water shortage, children living on the outskirts of Islamabad have become accustomed to going to fetch water in a trolley after school. These people stand in queues at nearby water treatment plants to fetch water. Regarding this, student Muhammad Taha said, "There is a severe water shortage here. Sometimes, even the water treatment plants run out of water immediately. Due to this, they have to wait for extra time. Even after waiting like that, the water is mixed with mud. This affects their health."

Due to this water shortage, the demand for tanks has increased. But in some places, even tankers are not available. Otherwise, they collect and sell dirty water. The public also buys it and uses it. Regarding this, water tanker driver Mohammad Anas said, "There are no borewells in our area. We bring water from other places. But our business is also affected due to the low water level."

Similarly, Umm e Anas said, "There is no clean water for drinking. We are taking water from the purification plant for our children. That too is not clean." Shoaib Ahmed, a resident of Barakagu, said, "I travel 20 kilometers every day to bring clean water to my family. Even though there are 1 million people living in the area, there is no clean water facility. Many people are infected with Hepatitis C due to drinking contaminated water.
Environmental activist Asad Khufran said, "I will not say that there is no water in Pakistan. The main reason for the water shortage is poor management. The government and private charities have set up water treatment plants to deal with the water problem in Islamabad. But there are no plants to ensure its quality. The government has allocated additional funds to regulate this and has set up laboratories. There are no officials in it. This is why people are forced to use contaminated water.
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Sowmiya Sriram

17/07/2025 07:27 AM