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It is once located near Rebrant Namal Lake Rikhi and Namal College in Mianwali. The calm aquatic body is now turning into a mud pond.
Once an important source of fresh water, a promotion housing for wildlife and a center of local culture and economy, Namal Lake is now a yellow shadow of its former soul. The lake, which once maintained the entire communities and the ecosystem, has been pushed to the brink of extinction through water mismanagement and its catching areas have unlicensed development. Climate change has increased the problems.
Namal Lake is formed in the early 20th century, when the British administration made efforts to build small reservoirs and irrigation systems to help agriculture and settlements in the barren areas. Around 1913, a small dam was built in a seasonal river starting from the salt range hills. As a result of this dam, Namal Lake was formed. A downfall of water, the rain -powered body is mainly dependent on monsoon rains and flowing from the surrounding areas.
The lake covers about 5.5 square kilometers and fulfilled many goals. It provided drinking water to nearby villages, supported agriculture through irrigation, maintained local fishing and was a seasonal home of migrant birds. Over time, this lake became an integral part of the lives of the people living in Rikhi, Calri, Namal, Deba, Dhuranka and banned people.
For decades after its construction, Namal Lake played an important role in maintaining life in this part of Punjab. Its importance has exceeded its physical size, which has provided social and economic benefits.
Many farmers in Mianwali and adjoining areas rely on the lake to irrigate their lands. The running from the hills will fill the lake in the monsoon season. Water was used during dry periods.
The canals and water courses brought this water to the fields in the development of wheat, which and other seasonal crops.
The lake provided drinking water in several villages, which lacks modern water supply infrastructure. For areas where groundwater is salty or inaccessible, Namal Lake was the only reliable freshwater source.
Namal Lake was a shelter for biological diversity. During the winter, it became a stop over for migrating birds from Central Asia. They included ducks, gazes and cranes. In the ecosystem, many outlet species, including fish, frogs and water plants, produce a delicate balance that supported local food chain.
In recent years, especially after the establishment of a Namal College, which was helped by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Visitors, students and tourists often find peace on the edge. It also became the destination of Eco Tourism.
Namal Lake is higher than water reserves. It is a symbol of environmental balance, social life and regional identity. This lack reflects the widespread environmental crisis facing Pakistan today.
Over the past two decades, Namal Lake has suffered due to changing climate. Extraordinary weather patterns, long droughts and delays or weak monsoon have reduced the frequency and severity of water in the lake. The salt range, once the rain rich, is drying up due to the rich, forest harvesting and changing rain samples.
The water level in the lake is no longer filling up again. Year by year, the water level has decreased. لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی لمبی یہ ان برادریوں کے لئے ایک مایوس کن نظارہ ہے جو ایک بار زندگی اور معاش کے لئے اس پر انحصار کرتے تھے۔
Although it has played a significant role in climate change, the construction of small dams and check dams in the lake’s catchment area, especially in the area of the lake-has accelerated the shortage of namal leaks. In the last 10-15 years, preventing the natural flow of rainwater, several dams have been built upwards that otherwise eat in Namal Lake.
Namal Lake Catchment Area is deep to the extent of salt. In an attempt to use water locally for agriculture and storage, authorities and local landowners have built dozens of small reserves and clay dams. Although these dams may have helped individual farmers or communities in the short term, they have diverted the Lake Lake Lake Lake.
Water, which once traveled in the Namal Basin, is now in the above reserves or vapors before reaching the lake. Even when it rains, the lake barely a trick
The drying of Namal Lake is far -reaching implications for local communities that depend on it. Instant and long -term effects are already being felt in several reas. Residents of Riki, Calri, Namal, Deba, Dharanka, banned villages now face severe water shortages. They rely faster on the extraction of groundwater, which is not only related to energy but often produces brakes or contaminated water.
In addition to the serious implications of drinking and irrigation, the dryness of the lake has resulted in the loss of geometricity. The population of the birds has decreased once. The dried lake no longer attracts migrant birds or maintains aquatic life. The fishermen, who once caught the fish from the lake for both livelihood and trade, lost their livelihood.
The lake once promised environmental tourism and natural development, especially with Namal College. As it dries, this vision is eliminating.
The story of Namal Lake is not unique. However, it is still hoped that immediate, science -based and community -driven steps are taken. Authorities have to review water management plans for the region. An integrated approach to water shedding management can ensure that the upstream water reservoir leaves the flow of water to fill the lake during monsoon. In addition, eliminating unauthorized barriers in the salt range and unauthorized barriers in the catchment area can help restore the natural flow of water. Efforts are necessary to maintain a natural water course, increase soil absorption and reduce harvesting.
The local community has been voicing for a long time. For them, Namal Lake is higher than water reservoirs. It is a symbol of environmental balance, social life and regional identity. This shortage reflects the vast environmental crises facing Pakistan today: water shortage, climate change and poor management of resources. If we work right now, Namal Lake can be raised as a source of sustainable water, geometric diversity and once again a source of pride for Mianwali. But the time to work is over. If Namal Lake dies, a portion of the soul of the region will go with him. Similarly, the future of thousands of people who call this land a home.
Author is a staff reporter in News.
