Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday visited the Three Gorges Dam in China.
Provincial Ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon, Jam Khan Shoro, Sardar Mohammad Bukhsh Khan Mehr and other officials accompanied him.
On this occasion, Chinese officials briefed CM Murad Ali Shah on hydroelectric power generation and water storage at the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
Murad Ali Shah expressed interest in the dam’s reservoir, flood control mechanisms, and monitoring systems.
He noted that Sindh faces monsoon floods and water shortages during dry spells due to climate change, adding that modern water projects could play a vital role in energy security and mitigating climate change impacts.
He pointed out that while the Indus River receives abundant water, the capacity to store surplus water remains limited.
Chinese officials state that the Three Gorges Dam has an installed power generation capacity of 22,500 megawatts.
Chinese officials briefed a delegation from Sindh, noting that the Three Gorges Dam generates over 100 terawatt-hours of electricity annually.
The briefing highlighted that, alongside clean energy generation, the Three Gorges Dam plays a vital role in flood control and inland navigation on the Yangtze River.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah showed keen interest in the dam’s reservoir, floodwater management, and real-time water monitoring systems.
The Chief Minister noted that Sindh faces devastating monsoon floods and water shortages during dry spells due to climate change.
He said that effective water management is a strategic priority for Sindh.
In response, Chinese officials expressed their willingness to share their expertise, experience, and water resource management practices with the Sindh government.
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