Dossier
Kotri Barrage
Coverage of Kotri Barrage in the Nexus archive.
- Irsa increases flows to Sindh after crop damage
Irsa increased water releases downstream of Chashma Barrage to address Sindh's water needs after protests over crop damage, but delays in delivery to critical areas like Kotri Barrage remain a concern. Experts question water storage practices at Chashma, as increased flows were delayed despite Sindh's urgent demand for kharif sowing.
- 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.