KARACHI: Recent monsoon in Sindh and Balochistan have significantly increased water level in Hub Dam, it said citing WAPDA sources.

Following heavy rains, water level at Hub Dam has risen to over 335.5 feet, with Dam’s capacity standing at 339 feet. Increased water level is attributed to heavy rainfall in hilly areas of Balochistan’s Khuzdar district and catchment areas of Dam. WAPDA officials have assured that there are still 4 feet of space left before Dam reaches its full capacity.

To maintain safety, excess water will be released through spillway under supervision of Ministry of Water Resources, WAPDA and Lasbela Administration. Last month, Karachi Water Board disclosed that ongoing spell of rains in Sindh and parts of Balochistan has increased water level in Hub Dam to 334 feet. Spokesperson of Karachi Water Board has said that water level in Hub Dam has rose to 334 feet presently. Spillway of reservoir will be opened after inflow of five feet more water in Dam. Increasing water level in Dam will improve water supply in District West of Karachi, which receives water supply from Hub reservoir.