Groundwater depletion poses a significant threat to global water security. Recharging Groundwater naturally through Rainwater by recharging pits and permeable pavements is an effective way to replenish depleted aquifers, reduce the risk of water scarcity and mitigate the impacts of Climate change. This approach involves collecting, storing and recharging rainwater.
Pakistan is currently facing its worst water crisis, with water stress increasing due to natural disasters, demographic changes and massive urbanization. The country's economy is highly dependent on agriculture, making the situation even more alarming. By adopting this Sustainable method may help to address a range of water related challenges and give benefits i.e. It maintain or raise the water table reducing the risk of groundwater depletion, helping to alleviate water scarcity issues especially in areas with limited municipal water supplies, reduce the storm water runoff that mitigate urban flooding, improve water quality and help to ensure a steady supply of water during periods of low rainfall.
In Pakistan different appropriate MAR techniques adopt with respect to local hydrological conditions, PCRWR has undertaken the recharge initiative in different areas of Punjab province (Lahore, Pind Dadan Khan, Sargodha, Faisalabad), federal capital, Islamabad and Balochistan province (Pishin Lora Basin). This approach also meets with the demands of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation).
