Pakistan is committed to promoting green energy and hydropower is an important part of this strategy. The updated Nationally Determined Contribution calls for an increase in hydropower, and the new Diamer Bhasha dam will be a major contributor to this strategy. It is planned to be completed by 2027, and construction is expected to begin in June 2020. The dam is expected to generate 4,800 megawatts and cost around USD 14 billion.
Tarbela Dam
The Tarbela Dam in Pakistan is a hydropower project located in northern Pakistan. Its catchment area is more than 168,000 square kilometers or 65,000 square miles. The water that enters the reservoir comes primarily from snowmelt in the southern Himalayas. It also receives runoff from glaciers. Its annual inflow is approximately 81,000 million cubic meters of water. The dam’s storage capacity is estimated to be approximately 2.87 BCM.
The Tarbela Dam, built 50 years ago, has brought many benefits to its surrounding community. The reservoir it created was used for irrigation and power production. The dam also facilitated the construction of new villages that house mosques and schools. Many families started working in the dam, which has helped the community prosper and grow. There are three generations of people that have worked at the dam since it was completed.
The reservoir’s storage capacity will decrease by 50% during Rabi and 7.5% during Kharif seasons. In winter, the reservoir’s storage capacity will be insufficient to meet demand. Therefore, a further dam should be built to meet power and irrigation needs. By 2035, the Tarbela Reservoir is expected to be run-of-river.
The Tarbela Dam is a massive earth-filled reservoir located along the Indus River in Pakistan. It was built between 1968 and 1974 and supplies water for irrigation, flood control, and power generation in Pakistan. At this time, the reservoir has lost more than 30% of its original storage capacity due to sedimentation. Additionally, it’s losing about 6338 MW of power generating capacity every year.
Sabakzai Dam
The Sabakzai Dam is an embankment dam located 68 km southwest of Zhob in Balochistan, Pakistan. The dam is built on the Sawar Rud, a tributary of the Zhob River. It is a complex, multi-purpose dam that has been in use for over 50 years.
The dam is constructed 143 metres above the riverbed and has a wall that spans 2743 metres (9,000 feet). The dam generates 5,000 megawatts of electricity, which is enough for the entire country of Pakistan. It also creates a large lake that is popular with locals for picnics. The lake covers over 250 square kilometres and has a vast expanse of water.
The Sabakzai Dam is a major tourist attraction in Balochistan. It was built to help with regional land irrigation and to create a recreational area for local residents. The dam was completed between 2004 and 2007, and President Pervez Musharaf formally inaugurated it in 2007. Today, the dam has become a popular tourist destination in the province and is one of the most important projects of General Pervez Musharaf’s administration.
The dam in Pakistan will store 32,700 acre-feet of water and will irrigate an estimated 10,000 acres of land. The dam will also create jobs. As part of the development plan, the government has also announced plans to build a broad-gauge rail line linking Zhob with Quetta. A 40 million euro loan from Germany will help with this project.
Another tourist attraction in Pakistan is the Mirani Dam. Originally constructed by British engineers before Pakistan was independent, the dam has since become a working water storage facility. Its 5.5-square-kilometer reservoir produces electricity, and the dam is a popular destination for birdwatchers.
Hub Dam
The water level of the Hub Dam in Pakistan has decreased significantly over the last five years due to lack of rainfall, presenting a challenge for the drinking water supply in the western part of the city. This study aims to assess seasonal variations in the concentration of trace metals in the water. It was undertaken at the main dam located at N 25o 14 35.5 and E 67o 06 33.8.
The Hub Dam is located in a semi-arid desert area, on sedimentary rocks. It is situated on the Hub River, which separates the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan. The water level in the reservoir is regulated by the rainfall levels in the catchment area, a 3410 square mile area. The area is largely barren and sparsely vegetated and the water that flows through the dam is rain-fed.
The recent spell of torrential rains has increased the water level in the Hub Dam. The spillway will open after the water level reaches 339 feet. But there is a long way to go. The water level is expected to rise further. However, the reservoir is still far from being overflowing.
There are several clues that this viral video may be a hoax. The wildlife department has not issued an official statement about the presence of crocodiles in the Hub Dam. Further, there have been no reports of crocodiles in the Hub River. However, there are swimming restrictions in the Hub River. According to reports, as of last week, at least 12 people were arrested for swimming there.
Neelum-Jhelum
The Neelum-Jhelum Dams are a series of dams in Pakistan, which were built to harness water for hydroelectric power. The dams divert water from the Neelum River to the Jhelum River power station, which is located 42 km south of Muzaffarabad. The two dams have a combined installed capacity of 969 megawatts (MW).
The Neelum-Jhelum Dams are a high-risk project. The Jhelum River, which joins the Neelum River near the site of the dam, runs along the major Tanda and Murree fault lines. This means that building a dam here could trigger earthquakes and create a great risk to downstream communities. The May 2008 earthquake in Sichuan, China, highlighted the risk of dams being built near fault lines. The project is also likely to cast a shadow over efforts by the two countries to resolve violent political disputes in the region.
The first module of the project was delayed by one year. However, the introduction of a tunnel boring machine made the project feasible within 24 months. After the completion of the first module, the remaining modules are now underway. A total of US$1.5 billion is estimated to be spent on the project. The project is expected to receive funding from the Asian Development Bank, the International Finance Company, and China. The two countries have formed a joint venture corporation to implement the project. It also plans to pursue investment in other large hydropower projects in the country.
The Neelum-Jhelum Dams are a major project for Pakistan. The country’s need for clean water is growing exponentially. Despite the difficulties, the project was completed at an estimated cost of Rs508 billion in April 2018. However, the completion of the project was hampered by major cracks in the tailrace tunnel. It also suffered from numerous delays and cost overruns.
Diamer Bhasha
The Diamer Bhasha Dam is a concrete-filled gravity dam under construction on the River Indus in Pakistan’s disputed region of Kashmir. It is located between the districts of Kohistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Diamer in Gilgit Baltistan. In 1998, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan laid the foundation stone for the dam project.
The Diamer Bhasha Dam is a key component of Pakistan’s overground water storage strategy. It will help meet power shortages, mitigate floods, and provide flood control. Like other dams in the region, the Diamer-Bhasha dam is complex and has faced a variety of challenges.
The project is located in an area of Pakistan’s northwest and has profound implications for local communities and their future livelihoods. The project’s success depends on its financial viability and resolution of conflicts among various actors. Therefore, it is imperative to get the consent of all the stakeholders before proceeding with the dam project.
The Diamer-Bhasha project is one of the largest projects of its kind in Pakistan. Once completed, it will greatly benefit the areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan. Its completion will bring massive infrastructure to the region and improve the quality of life for its residents.
The Diamer-Bhasha dam is an example of how China is bolstering its ties with Pakistan. The dam is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, which is part of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region. This is an area of Pakistan where terrorism is very common.
The project has been underway for 50 years and will increase the country’s storage capacity by over 4,500 megawatts. The construction of the dam will reduce the country’s dependence on water for irrigation, water storage, and electricity.
