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Looming Water Crisis

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And Allah has created every animal from waterAn-Noor [24:45] Or the water of the garden will run off underground so that thou wilt never be able to find it."Al-Kahf [18:41] And We send down water from the sky according to (due) measure, and We cause it to soak in the soil; and We certainly are able to drain it off (with ease). Al-Mumenoon [23:18]

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The importance of water

80% of the human body is made up of water. Water is crucial element of our food and materials 75% of the earths surface is covered with water. only 3%, is fresh. Only1% of the water is available for human consumption. Much of this water contain chemicals making it inappropriate for human consumption. We distinguish between water quality and quantity problems. On average we have sufficient water to meet human needs. The problem is water distribution.
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Annual Average Consumption Of Water In Pakistan

TOTAL WATER : 141.67 MAF

Agriculture use: 97 % Domestic &Industries use: 3% Water lost,unused:36 MAF

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Water is one resource that can not be generated it can only be preserved.

Water crisis is a term used to refer to the worlds water resources relative to human demand.
A WB report(Annual report 2010) states that water supply in Pakistan has fallen from 5,000 cubic meters per capita to 1,000 cubic meters in 2010, and is likely to further reduce to 800 cubic meters per capita by 2020
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SOURCES OF WATER Surface Water

Indus Basin River

The Indus river basin constitutes of the mountain basins Indus plain, Karachi plains and desert areas of Sindh. Its source of water is snowing, glacier melting 5/27/12 and rainfalls.

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basin Kharan

desert

It consists of areas of mountain basins of Quetta. Its main sources of water are rainfall and nominal snow.
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Makran

coastal basin

Makran coastal basin constitutes of streams of Malir, Hub, Porali, Hingol, and Kech. Its main source of water is rainfall.

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Ground Water

Ground water is also found in some rain-fed (barani) lands and intermountain valleys at depths varying from 100 to 200 feet.

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Water reservoirs
Pakistan is having three basic reservoirs, namely Mangla dam reservoir, Terbela dam reservoir and Chashma barrage reservoir. More small reservoirs like Warsak, Khanpur and Kinjhar lake Are also included as small storage.

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Utilization Of Water

Irrigation

Out of 240.22 maf, 172.21 maf water is utilized for irrigation purposes.
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Drinking

Most of the rural and urban water is supplied from ground water through tube wells and hand pumps. Net consumption is normally about 2% of the total water available.
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Industry Water is also utilized in Industries basically for cooling purposes and also in manufacturing processes. This utility is less than 1%.

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Looming Water Crisis

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Causes of Water Crisis In Pakistan

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Impact on economy / society

Less

water means less agricultural yields and to fulfill the food requirements of the nation, we will be dependent on other countries. to less production of main crops, which are wheat, cotton, sugar cane and rice, the Industries related to them will suffer adversely
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agricultural outputs will compel people to head towards urban areas for jobs, which will increase the unemployment further. distribution of water is controlled from the center by irsa (Indus river system authority) as per 1991 agreement between the provinces. Now the shortage of water will cause disputes between the provinces, which may cause harm to the national 5/27/12 integrity.

The

Water Issue between Pakistan & India

Concern

is growing in Pakistan that India is controlling the water flow of rivers that flow from India into Pakistan.
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 Pakistan

has raised objections to Indian water projects, but a World Bankappointed neutral expert rejected most of the Pakistani
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IMPORTANCE OF DAMS FOR PAKISTAN

Irrigation. Electrical Energy. Municipal Water Supply. Supplement Navigation. Flood Control. Recreation.

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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CRISIS ?

A result of natural factors Inadequate water resources management Increased pollution of surface & ground water Environmental degradation Population explosion Over exploitation of ground water

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What really we can contribute ?

Creating awareness on
water resources and its conservation & management A forestation activities Rain water harvesting Environmental information & education Prevention & control of water pollution Recycle of waste water Participatory natural resources management
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Conclusion
The problems faced by the water sector in the country are many, acute and serious. Therefore, building of more reservoirs and an
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POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS: Water developments

Water management

Kalabagh dam Thal reservoir Raised Mangla dam Mirani dam Gomalzam dam

The modern irrigation techniques

People should be educated to conserve water by cooperation Authorities should take appropriate steps to curb the illegal extraction of water and ensure its equitable distribution. government should make laws on water conservation, like many western countries. made to convert the present

Efforts be

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The End

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THANK YOU !
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