RAWALPINDI:
The worsening drought and a 42 per cent lower in rainfall have brought on groundwater ranges in Rawalpindi to drop to a crucial depth of 800 toes.
In response, the Division of Environmental Safety and Local weather Change has imposed a direct ban on using tube wells, wells, and boring water for the development of buildings, homes, and plazas.
Violators will face a advantageous of Rs10,000, the division stated.
Moreover, strict directives have been issued to close down all unlawful and unapproved automotive wash service stations.
To implement these measures, the Environmental Safety and Local weather Change Division, Rawalpindi Water and Sanitation Companies (WASA), municipal companies, and district councils have begun operations towards automotive wash stations.
Authorities have issued formal notices to all 3,500 service stations throughout Rawalpindi metropolis, district council areas, and your complete division, instructing them to voluntarily adjust to the brand new restrictions by February 28.
The crackdown will start on Monday, with a separate operation focusing on water recycling system installations beginning March 3.
Quick motion will even be taken to forestall pointless water wastage.