Islamabad: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has expedited construction work over a dozen small and medium dams aimed at enhancing, clean energy generation, water availability and climate resilience across the country.

According to a report quoting official sources, the dams were dual purpose projects as it were designed to store rains and floodwater along with hydropower generation in all the federating units of the country.

Keeping in view the energy demands, project completion pace and availability of funds, the Authority has decided to ensure swift culmination of construction and development work on the projects.