WAPDA's 13940MW GB Power Project

WAPDA is planning to build five small dams in Gilgit-Baltistan, with a total capacity of 13,940 MW, to provide much-needed electricity to Pakistan. The dams, named Shevik, Skardu Sho, Thargos, Elbo, and Bunji, will not only generate power but also accelerate industrial development and improve food security.

Key Features of the Dams:
* Bunji Dam: Will generate the most electricity at 7,100 MW.
* Shevik Dam: The smallest power project, producing 4,600 MW.
* Construction Benefits: Will increase the lifespan of Diamer Bhasha Dam, Dasu, and Tarbela Dams, and enhance their capacity.

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam, expected to be completed by 2029, will help prevent soil erosion, control flood damage, and store ten days worth of water to reduce water scarcity in Tarbela Dam during winters ¹. The project is a significant part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with hundreds of Chinese nationals contributing to its construction ². The dam's lifespan is expected to be 80 years, extendable with the construction of small dams in Gilgit-Baltistan.

sources by APP(Associated Press of Pakistan)