KP Irrigation Department restores Badri Pond to boost water storage

DERA ISMAIL KHAN  –  The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irriga­tion Department is restoring Badri Pond in Badri village, within the Ramak watershed of Dera Ismail Khan district, under the Recharge Pakistan project to improve water conservation, enhance groundwa­ter recharge and strengthen cli­mate resilience.

The initiative aims to increase the pond’s water storage capac­ity, reduce soil erosion, improve natural water flows and rehabil­itate the local ecosystem through sustainable infrastructure and na­ture-based solutions.

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Under the project, around 415 metres of natural watercourse will be restored to improve water flow, while accumulated silt will be re­moved from the pond to increase its storage capacity. The protective embankments will also be strength­ened, and water seepage controlled to improve water retention.

Five check dams will be con­structed to slow water flows, control soil erosion and retain sediment. These measures are in­tended to mitigate the effects of flash floods and improve the con­servation of local water resources.

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The project combines conven­tional engineering techniques with nature-based solutions, using nat­ural materials such as stone and soil to minimise environmental impacts and support the sustaina­ble restoration of water resources.

According to project details, the pond’s storage capacity is ex­pected to increase from 9,405 cu­bic metres to 29,404 cubic metres upon completion. Groundwater recharge is also projected to rise from 1.35 million litres to 2.16 million litres.

The initiative is expected to im­prove local water availability, strengthen water security, reduce land degradation and support the restoration of natural habitats. It is also intended to enhance the ar­ea’s ability to withstand the effects of climate change.

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The restoration of Badri Pond forms part of broader efforts un­der Recharge Pakistan to promote sustainable water management, conserve natural resources and strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakh­tunkhwa.

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