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Indus River System Authority (Irsa)

Coverage of Indus River System Authority (Irsa) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 8 · 04:31 UTCMost recent: Jun 11 · 04:35 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Punjabplace2Sindhplace2Balochistanplace2Sukkur Barrage Control Roomorganization1Dadu Canaltopic1North West Canaltopic11991 Water Apportionment Accordtopic1Chashma-Jhelum (CJ) link canaltopic11991 Water Accordtopic1Kotri Barrageplace1Sukkur Barrageplace1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJun 11 · 04:35 UTCDAWN
    Punjab draws excess water as Sindh and Balochistan face severe shortages

    Punjab is withdrawing 21.35% more water than its allocated share (53,394 cusecs vs. 44,000 cusecs), exacerbating severe shortages in Sindh and Balochistan. Sindh faces a 39.6% overall water deficit, with the Dadu Canal experiencing an 85.7% shortfall. Balochistan receives less than its 1991 Water Apportionment Accord-allocated 2,200 cusecs due to reduced flows in the NW Canal.

  • POLITICSJun 8 · 04:31 UTCDAWN
    Sindh, Balochistan cry foul as Irsa keeps mum over deepening water crisis

    Sindh and Balochistan face worsening water shortages as Irsa fails to address their grievances over unfair allocation, with Punjab reportedly exceeding its water share through the Chashma-Jhelum link canal. Sindh’s water deficit rose to 39%, while Balochistan saw a 71% reduction in flows, sparking disputes over the 1991 Water Accord’s implementation.

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