Explanation

• Diamer-Bhasha Dam is being constructed on the River Indus.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• Foundation stone was laid in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

Additional information:

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Second largest dam: Mangla Dam
• River: Jhelum River
• Completion year: 1967
• Location: Mirpur, Azad Kashmir

• First largest dam: Tarbela Dam

Explanation

• Dam Name: Kalidas Dam
• Location: Nagarparkar, Tharparkar, Sindh
• Inauguration Date: 29 October 2020
• Cost: Rs. 333 million
• Purpose: Water storage and supply

Additional information:

• Dams completed by Sindh Government at that time: 23
• Additional dams under construction: 11
• Expected completion of those dams: by July 2022

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• A dam is a large barrier built across rivers to store water.
• It controls floodwater by regulating the flow of excess water.
• Dams also help in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.

Last verified on 23-05-2026

Explanation

• A dam is built across a river to stop and store water.
• Stored water is used for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power.
• It controls floods and manages water supply.

Last verified on 14-05-2026