30% water shortage in Pakistan's sowing season for cash crops due to lower winter snowfall in the northern glacier region.
Pakistan faces a 30% water shortage at the start of the sowing season for cash crops such as rice and cotton, according to the country's water regulator, the Indus River System Authority (IRSA). The shortage is attributed to lower-than-normal winter snowfall in Pakistan's northern glacier region, affecting catchment areas of the Indus and Jhelum Rivers used for irrigation. With less snow falling due to climate change, there will be less water available for kharif crops in the upcoming summer season.
April 03, 2024
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