Spillways opened as Hub Dam fills to capacity

KARACHI: Due to the recent spate of rains, the Hub Dam has reached a critical water level of 340 feet, prompting the authorities to open the spillways.

According to the irrigation department, the water level has surpassed 339 feet and the excess has started flowing from the dam’s spillway.

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The Irrigation Department has warned residents living near the Hub River to avoid entering the river and to take necessary precautions due to the opening of the spillways.

Due to rains in the catchment area, flood water entered the dam.

After discharge from the spillway, the water will be carried to the sea through the Hub River, Irrigation officials said.

FILLING OF HUB DAM BRINGS RELIEF FOR KARACHIITIES

The filling of the Hub Dam comes as a significant relief for the water-scarce city of Karachi, and the increased water supply is expected to alleviate the ongoing water shortage in the region.

The CEO of the Water Corporation confirmed that with the Hub dam reaching its full capacity, Karachi will continue to receive a daily supply of 100 million gallons of water for the next three years.

The Hub Dam, constructed in 1981 on the arid plains north of Karachi, serves as a critical water supply source for irrigation in Lasbella District and provides domestic and drinking water to the city of Karachi.

At its current capacity, the dam can supply the city with up to 100 million gallons of water per day. However, the actual supply is restricted to fifty million gallons per day due to the dilapidated condition of the Hub Canal, which limits its full potential.