Chief Commissioner Islamabad Orders Investigation into Increased Fish Mortality at Rawal Dam

Islamabad – Chief Commissioner and Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa took notice of the media reports regarding the increase in fish mortality in Rawal Dam. He directed the Team led by Mr. Talat Gondal, Member of Environment and Administration, to visit the Rawal Dam and probe into the matter.

The Team, along with the officials from the Environment Protection Department, visited the Rawal Dam. The team also took samples sent to the Environment Protection Department, the Punjab Fisheries Department, and the Fisheries Research Institute of NARC, Islamabad, to ascertain the facts of fish mortality.

These three departments would submit their reports within two days. It was observed that mortality took place in the last week of July, and the dead fish has been removed while the situation has improved.

Furthermore, CDA has initiated the process and invited expressions of interest for a sewerage treatment plant upstream to address the issue permanently and prevent water contamination, an everlasting solution to this chronic issue. Fish mortality is closely monitored and reported by the Watch and Ward Staff deputed at the dam.