Namal Lake, lake in Pakistan
Namal Lake is a large reservoir in Mianwali District, Pakistan, created by damming a river to provide water storage for the region. The water has a calm surface and is surrounded by open farmland on two sides, with mountains visible to the west and south.
The lake was created in 1913 when British engineers built the dam to solve water supply problems for agriculture and the city of Mianwali. It remains a testament to early engineering efforts to bring reliable water resources to the region.
The lake serves as a gathering place for the local community, where people come together for picnics and outdoor activities away from their daily routines. Fishing and small boat trips remain traditional ways that both residents and visitors interact with the water.
The lake is reached by narrow roads that pass through farmland, so expect to drive through open landscape before arriving at the water. Early mornings and late afternoons offer the most pleasant conditions for visiting.
During a drought, the lake dried up for the first time in over 100 years, revealing its dependence on natural rainfall and mountain streams. This rare event highlighted the lake's role in the water cycle and the vulnerability of the region's water systems.
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