Ravi Water Reaches J&K, But Ageing Canal Limits Supply

Water from the Ravi River has started flowing into Jammu and Kashmir through the Ravi Canal.

The project took many years to finish because of funding problems and a disagreement between Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

The canal was meant to carry much more water than it can carry now.

Officials say plants and damage to the canal and its smaller channels have reduced its capacity.

Jammu and Kashmir has asked for money to repair it.

The canal helps bring water to dry farming areas.

Some places still do not get water all the time.

Ramgarh currently gets water two days each week.

Officials say repairs could take as long as two years.