Urban Water Resilience in Twin Cities
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11033
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Water scarcity floods droughts water governance drinking water groundwater wastewater disposal population growth demand COVID 19 Rawalpindi and Islamabad Capital Territory sanitation Op-ed Mohsin Hafeez
Date
13 January 22
Country
Pakistan
Summary
Water insecurity is already imposing significant social, environmental, and economic development challenges for Pakistan. In recent years, climate-induced disasters (floods and droughts) have highlighted the urgency to introduce climate-resilient solutions for improved water governance at all levels. In 1980, Pakistan had a relatively abundant supply of water. In 2000, Pakistan had become water-stressed and by 2035, Pakistan is predicted to have become water scarce. In addition, COVID-19 has underscored the importance of strengthening the resilience of potable water supply systems. Thus, Pakistan’s increasing water scarcity and vulnerability to climate change highlight the urgent need to manage climate-related risks and to improve water use at the national and local levels. Presently, groundwater provides over 90% of drinking water supplies to all major cities, including Rawalpindi and Islamabad Capital Territory, often referred to as the “twin cities.”
Source
Daily Pakistan