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flag Solar-powered irrigation in Punjab, Pakistan, is soaring, worsening groundwater depletion despite lower fossil fuel use.

flag Solar-powered irrigation is rapidly expanding across Punjab, Pakistan, with around 650,000 solar tube wells now in use—many installed since 2023—driven by falling panel costs and rising electricity prices. flag While the shift reduces fossil fuel use and boosts crop yields, especially for rice, it has intensified groundwater depletion, with water tables dropping below 60 feet in 6.6% of the region—up 25% since 2020. flag Farmers report increased irrigation frequency and crop shifts, raising concerns over long-term sustainability despite government claims of stable water use. flag Experts warn unchecked extraction threatens food security, especially after India suspended a key water-sharing agreement, prompting urgent calls for better monitoring and governance.

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