Haleji Lake
Sights/Landmarks/nature
Haleji Lake is located in Thatta District, Sindh, Pakistan. It is Asia's largest bird sanctuary. It is water reservoir, home to Siberian migratory birds from November till February. There are also some crocodiles and fishing cats.
Originally, Haleji Lake was a small salt-water lake which was formed by seasonal water collecting in a depression. During World War II the British Government of Sindh decided to increase the capacity of the lake as additional water was required for troops stationed at Karachi. Salt water was drained out and an embankment was constructed around the lake which was fed by fresh water through a feeder canal from the River Sindh. The work was placed on a war footing and completed within 24 months. During the war, thousands of American and British troops were stationed in Karachi and the water supply was provided by Haleji Lake.
Haleji became one of the major sources of water supply to the increasing population of Karachi as well as an exquisite refuge for waterfowl.
Originally, Haleji Lake was a small salt-water lake which was formed by seasonal water collecting in a depression. During World War II the British Government of Sindh decided to increase the capacity of the lake as additional water was required for troops stationed at Karachi. Salt water was drained out and an embankment was constructed around the lake which was fed by fresh water through a feeder canal from the River Sindh. The work was placed on a war footing and completed within 24 months. During the war, thousands of American and British troops were stationed in Karachi and the water supply was provided by Haleji Lake.
Haleji became one of the major sources of water supply to the increasing population of Karachi as well as an exquisite refuge for waterfowl.
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