Explanation

• Manchhar Lake is approximately 23.5 km (14.6 miles) long.
• It is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan.
• The lake is located in Jamshoro District.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• The lake receives water from the Kirthar Mountain Range and the Indus River system.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Lake: Manchar Lake
• Province: Sindh
• Flood Year: 2022
• Drainage Efforts: September 2022
• Villages Affected in Dadu: About 300

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Sukkur Barrage is the first major barrage built on the Indus River in Pakistan.
• It was commissioned in 1932 during British India to control floods and provide irrigation.
• It is located near Sukkur, Sindh.
• It has 66 gates to control water flow for farming and flood management.

Additional information:

• Kotri Barrage – 1955
• Gudu Barrage – 1968
• Chashma Barrage – 1971

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

• River: Indus River
• Located: Kashmore, Sindh
• Foundation Laid: February 1957
• Foundation by: President Iskander Mirza
• Completed: 1962
• Construction Cost: 474.8 million rupees

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• The Mangla Dam is situated on the Jhelum River.
• It is the seventh-largest dam in the world.
• Construction was started in 1961.
• It was completed in 1967.
• It has 5 tunnels and a power station.

Last verified on 07-06-2026