Gazans struggle to meet water needs amid supply shortages. This situation has left people waiting in long lines outside bathrooms. The dire conditions are taking a heavy toll on the civilian population. The living conditions in the densely populated Gaza Strip have further deteriorated for innocent civilians who are enduring an oppressive Israeli regime, which … Read more
The women are climbing up the well’s wall without a rope or harness to get to the water. India is one of 17 countries where “water stress” is “very high.” Villagers in Ghusiya announced that they will boycott municipal elections this year to protest the administration. The women are climbing up the well’s wall without … Read more
On Friday, South Asia was hit by an extraordinary heat wave, with parts of Pakistan exceeding 50 degrees Celsius and officials warning of severe water shortages and a health concern. Swathes of Pakistan and neighboring India have been smothered by high temperatures since April in extreme weather that the World Meteorological Organization has warned is … Read more
As yearly furnace-like temperatures struck South Asia, millions of people sweltered in an early summer heatwave throughout India and Pakistan on Thursday, causing electricity and water shortages. In New Delhi, a burning rubbish dump choked residents for a third day with temperatures crossing 45 Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in parts of South Asia on Thursday — … Read more
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Jam Kamal Khan has directed the officials concerned to ensure early completion of dams to meet future water needs in the province. Chairing a meeting on implementation and progress of development projects of Irrigation and Public Health Engineering Department, he said the provincial government was taking possible measures to address … Read more
KARACHI: The rise in the cost of construction seems to be a non-issue, however, the absence of proper infrastructure and scarcity of utilities are the biggest challenges being faced by the property developers. Samad Habib, chief executive officer (CEO) of Javedan Corporation, said that the unavailability of infrastructure and shortage of utilities were obstructing new … Read more
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
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
The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has increased water supply to Sindh province and urged the PPP leadership to refrain from politicizing technical issues. According to the report, the water regulator said that it has done 66,000 to 71,000 cubic feet per second (cubic feet) for Sindh. The water regulator also warned that Sindh province … Read more
Extended hours of load shedding have created several problems for Karachi people as they are already facing an increase in temperature and heat. Multiple areas in Karachi are experiencing over 8 hours of load shedding a day. District east is reportedly the most affected area. According to details, citizens living in areas such as Saddar, … Read more
