Results for “Water shortage” (3)

4 years ago

Water shortage in Sindh reached alarming level: Sharjeel Memon

Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon expressed great concern about water scarcity in the state on Sunday, saying that water shortages in the province's barrages have worsened to an alarming degree. He added in a statement that the Kotri Barrage was experiencing a 72% water scarcity, and that water delivery to industry was now likely to be interrupted due to an irrigation and potable water shortage. According to the information minister, the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) had failed to implement the 1991 Water Accord and had been using the… Read More…

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4 years ago

Water shortage worse than expected: Sources

During the Kharif season, which began on April 1 with the sowing of important crops such as cotton, sugarcane, rice, and maize, Pakistan is experiencing a severe water scarcity of 38% for irrigation reasons. On Thursday, the Indus River System Authority (IRSA), which regulates and monitors the allocation of Indus River water sources among the four federating units, presented a presentation before the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Water Resources. According to the government, the water shortfall has worsened from the previously forecasted 22% deficiency. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Politics

5 years ago

Govt focused on development of dams:PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the construction of 10 new dams. PM announced that the Government had decided to build 10 dams, to enhance Pakistan’s water shortage capacity, create more resources and protect future generations in the process. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of Tarbela Dam’s fifth Extension Hydropower project, PM Imran Khan said, “The Mohmand and Basha Dams will be constructed by 2025 and 2028 respectively”. Read More…

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