RAWALPINDI: A growing drought-related water problem has prompted the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) to declare an emergency in the city. Officials warn that if February and March go by without any rain, the already dire situation in Rawalpindi will worsen due to the prolonged dry period.
The problem has gotten worse, according to Wasa Managing Director (MD) Saim Ashraf, who said the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast less rainfall than usual.
He went on to say that distribution is becoming more challenging as a result of declining water supplies brought on by economic activity and population growth. Only 51 million gallons of water are available daily in the garrison town, despite a daily demand of 68 million gallons.
