Balochistan Steps Up Water Supply Efforts to Ease Gwadar Crisis

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Gwadar: The Balochistan government has stepped up coordinated efforts to tackle the worsening water crisis in Gwadar and adjoining areas, directing multiple departments to ensure steady and equitable water distribution across the region.

According to official data, several initiatives have been launched to sustain water supply to urban and rural communities. The Shadi Kaur Dam provided 1.05 million gallons of water to Gwadar city through the main pipeline, while the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) transported 1.098 million gallons to the Airport Pumping Station via 95 water bowsers from the Mirani Dam.

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Meanwhile, the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Desalination Plant supplied 1.051 million gallons of treated water to residents of the Old Town area. The Public Health Engineering Department (PHE) delivered 136,000 gallons to Chab Kalmati, Chab Rindkani, Ngor Sharif, and nearby localities through 27 water bowser trips.

Additional measures included the transportation of 182,500 gallons from Kalato to Jiwani through 21 water bowser trips, and the supply of 250,000 gallons via the Suntsar–Plerri pipeline, benefiting residents of Ganz, Pasni, and Pindwan.

A spokesperson for the district administration said the government is closely monitoring distribution operations to ensure timely delivery and to mitigate the crisis. “These efforts are part of a broader strategy to address the public’s immediate water needs and bring stability to Gwadar’s supply system,” the official added.

Authorities affirmed that relief operations will continue until the water situation in the region normalizes.