A natural spring has suddenly appeared in the middle of Islamabad Expressway near Zero Point after recent heavy rains.
The unexpected flow of underground water has created a new challenge for the Capital Development Authority (CDA), which is facing difficulty in controlling the strong flow of water.
According to CDA Director General Water Sardar Zamri, the water appearing at Zero Point is not coming from a damaged CDA pipeline. He said the water is coming from a natural underground spring.
Sardar Zamri explained that recent rainfall has increased the level of underground water in Islamabad. As the underground water level rose, water began coming out of the ground at Zero Point.
He said the water pressure is currently high, making it difficult to control the flow. To reduce the pressure, CDA workers are cleaning the drainage line along the road and carrying out deeper excavation work.
The authorities are working to find the best way to manage the water and prevent it from causing problems for traffic and the road structure.
The official also said that the spring at Zero Point is not the only place where underground water has appeared.
According to him, natural springs have also appeared under the hill near the Pakistan Monument. Another underground water spring has emerged from the hill located near Ministers’ Enclave after the recent rains.
The appearance of water at several locations suggests that the underground water level in Islamabad has increased significantly following the rainfall.
Although the sudden water flow is creating difficulties for the CDA, the increase in underground water is considered good news for the capital.
Sardar Zamri said that improvement in Islamabad’s underground water level is a welcome development because the city had been facing water shortages.
Reports earlier this year, particularly in May and June, had indicated that Islamabad’s underground water level was falling. The recent rainfall appears to have helped improve the situation.
Islamabad depends on underground water as an important source for meeting the needs of its growing population. A decline in underground water levels can create serious problems, especially during periods of low rainfall.
The recent increase in groundwater could therefore provide some relief to residents and authorities.
However, the natural spring appearing directly in the middle of an important road is also a concern. Strong underground water pressure can affect roads and other infrastructure if it is not properly managed.
The CDA is now working on drainage and excavation to control the water flow. Officials will also need to monitor the area to understand whether the spring will continue flowing after the water level stabilizes.
The situation at Zero Point has attracted attention because natural springs are not normally expected to appear in the middle of a major road.
The authorities have clarified that the water is not the result of a broken pipeline. Instead, it is believed to be connected to the underground water system.
Recent rainfall has played an important role in raising the groundwater level. When rainwater enters the ground, it can increase pressure and raise underground water levels. In areas where underground water finds a natural path to the surface, springs can appear.
Officials are now trying to control the water while also taking advantage of the positive effect of increased groundwater.
The development highlights both the benefits and challenges created by heavy rainfall. While more underground water can help reduce water shortages, sudden underground flows can damage roads and create problems for public infrastructure.
CDA officials have said that drainage cleaning and deeper digging are continuing to reduce the pressure.
For now, the natural spring at Zero Point remains an unusual sight for people travelling on Islamabad Expressway. Authorities are working to control the flow and protect the road.
At the same time, the rise in Islamabad’s underground water level has been welcomed by water authorities, especially after concerns about declining groundwater levels earlier this year.
The CDA will continue monitoring the situation as work continues at Zero Point and other locations where underground springs have appeared.
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