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As Pakistan faces a water crisis due to recent low rainfall, experts stress the urgent need for conservation. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued drought alerts for Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan, reporting average temperatures 2-3 degrees Celsius above normal in March 2025. The PMD revealed that rainfall was 40% below normal from September 2024 to March 2025.
This has caused critically low water levels in Tarbela and Mangla dams, raising concerns about the country’s future water supply. Experts warn that failing to act can lead to extreme water scarcity by 2035, threatening future generations. During a seminar titled ‘Save Water – Save the Future of Pakistan’ in Lahore, speakers like Dr.
Mansoor Hashmi and Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Chaudhry highlighted the link between contaminated water and health issues. They pointed out that 80% of diseases in Pakistan stem from unhygienic water sources.
To address the crisis, experts recommended several actions. They urged the government to invest in water reservoirs, promote awareness campaigns, and involve schools and media in conservation efforts. Practical measures, like rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation, alongside public actions, such as not leaving taps running, can make a significant difference.
As one speaker summed up, “A small effort can make a big impact!”.
