Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Water shortage in Thatta annihilating crops

Continuous water shortage in Thatta and Sajawal has devastated the agricultural economy

Continuous water shortage in Thatta and Sajawal has devastated the agricultural economy The king of flowers ‘rose’ also began to wither Due to drought, the farmers have lost crores of rupees    THATTA: Continuous water shortage in Thatta and Sajawal has devastated the agricultural economy, Bol News reports on Thursday. Due to the severe water … Read more

Negligence of IRSA can damage Billions of worth Wheat, says Jam Khan

the Irrigation minister of Sindh Jam Khan Shoro

KARACHI: Negligence of the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) can damage billions of worth of wheat, says the Irrigation minister of Sindh Jam Khan Shoro on Wednesday. On the advice of Jam Khan Shoro, the department of irrigation Sindh will write IRSA against the shortfall of water in the province and will protest for not … Read more

Experts fret about destruction of Indus Delta

indus delta

HYDERABAD: Experts and environmentalists have expressed concerns over the destruction of the Indus Delta due to the lack of flowing water in the Kotri downstream of the River Indus and said that the paucity of water in the Kotri downstream has severely affected the aquatic organism, plants and wildlife. Addressing a seminar titled “Climate Change … Read more

‘Sindh Faces Worst Water Shortage In 60 Years’

'Sindh Faces Worst Water Shortage In 60 Years'

Following the decision of the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) to supply 32% water to Punjab and Sindh, the Chief Engineer of Guddu Barrage has advised the farmers not to sow paddy in May and June because the barrage is facing ‘the worst water shortage in 60 years. According to the report, IRSA said, farmers … Read more

Water Crisis: Sindh, Punjab Facing Worst Shortage

Water Crisis: Sindh, Punjab Facing Worst Shortage

The water shortage in Sindh and Punjab has risen to 32% after the flow of water in the rivers in the country decreased and the water level in Mangla and Tarbela dams reached almost dead level. According to the report, the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) said that it had taken an overall look at … Read more

Independent Monitoring Demanded Of Barrages In Punjab, Sindh

Independent Monitoring Demanded Of Barrages In Punjab, Sindh

The Punjab Irrigation Department has demanded independent monitoring of barrages in Punjab and Sindh to measure water flow. According to the reports, the department has appealed to the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) to control the damage caused by the Kotri Barrage. In a letter to IRSA, the Irrigation Department requested that immediate steps be … Read more