Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Pakistan Crop Crisis: Low Dams, India's Chenab Flow Reduction
Pakistan is worried about having enough water for growing crops this summer.
The country's two main dams don't have much water stored.
Pakistan also says India is controlling the flow of water from the Chenab River.
This means there's not as much water for farms.
Pakistan's leaders are asking for help, and they are worried about what the lack of water could mean for growing crops.
India stopped sharing water flow data with Pakistan.
Pakistan needs water for farming, but the water supply is uncertain.
Pakistan faces a potential crisis for the kharif (summer crop) sowing season due to low dam levels and reduced water flow.
The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) reported a 21% water shortage.
India's regulation of the Chenab river flow and not sharing data is a concern.
Low water levels are at Mangla and Tarbela dams.
Pakistan PM raised concerns about India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty.
- Who
- Pakistan, India, Indus River System Authority (IRSA).
- What
- Pakistan faces a potential crisis for crop sowing.
- When
- During the upcoming kharif (summer crops) sowing season.
- Where
- Pakistan, with impact from India's actions in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Due to India regulating Chenab river flow and low dam storage.
Pakistan's Concerns
India's Actions
Water Flow and Data
Pakistan's Concerns
Pakistan is facing shortages due to the actions of India.
India's Actions
India has regulated water flow in the Chenab and stopped sharing water data.
- Affected Crop Season
- Kharif (Summer crops)
- Key Dams with Low Storage
- Mangla, Tarbela
- Water Shortage
- 21% overall; 50% in dam storage
- River of Concern
- Chenab
- Indian Actions
- Regulating water flow and stopped data sharing
Sources
Pakistan violated Indus Water Treaty through terror: India
Stop blaming others: India rips Pak at UN meet over Indus Waters Treaty remark