Islamabad: Pakistan’s water storage situation has improved significantly following recent rainfall, with the country’s major reservoirs now filled to 72% of their total capacity, according to official data.
The latest figures show a substantial increase in water inflows across the Indus River system, with incoming water exceeding outflows, helping replenish the country’s key reservoirs.
Officials reported that the total volume of water stored in Pakistan’s major reservoirs has reached 9.466 million acre-feet (MAF).
The country’s combined water storage capacity stands at 13.149 million acre-feet, meaning the reservoirs are currently operating at approximately 72% of their maximum capacity.
The improvement is being attributed to widespread monsoon rains, which have boosted river flows and strengthened water reserves for irrigation, drinking water, and hydropower generation.
Water experts say the increased storage is expected to benefit the agricultural sector during the ongoing cropping season while also helping improve water availability in the coming months.
Authorities continue to monitor reservoir levels and river flows to ensure efficient water management throughout the monsoon season.
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