Pakistan, June 14 -- The Khanpur Dam, a major water source for Islamabad and Rawalpindi, is nearing a dangerous low due to dry weather and less rain. According to officials, only 25 days of usable water remain. The dam, which usually supports domestic and recreational needs, is now under pressure from falling inflows and rising demand.

Data shows the dam's current water level is 1,910 feet-just 11 feet above the critical dead level of 1,921 feet. Water inflow has dropped to only 16 cusecs per day, while the daily outflow is 127 cusecs. Of this, 96.18 cusecs go to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB). The situation is worsening daily, with a 0.10-foot drop recorded every day.

Officials warn that i...