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Kashmir valley faces unseasonal heatwave as temperatures soar, residents u
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Kashmir is facing an intense heatwave with temperatures well above normal, causing hardships like water shortages and loss of tourism income. Authorities have issued warnings and advised staying hydrated and avoiding sun exposure. Recent rains may ease the heatwave in the coming week, but ca
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Severe water crisis hits Karachi, residents complain no water for 12 days
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents in several localities in Karachi continue to suffer a severe water crisis amid sweltering weather, leaving many with no option but to buy water on exorbitant rates, Dawn reported.
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Pakistan reports severe water shortage in Chenab river after India held In
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A week after the Indus Water Treaty went into abeyance, India on Monday virtually stopped water discharges from the Chenab River into Pakistan without prior notice, reducing flows in the river manifold, Dawn reported.
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21% water shortage expected for Kharif season in Pakistan after India puts
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The water shortage is a likely fallout of India's decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack, which was attributed to Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism.
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Rajasthan's border villagers welcome suspension of Indus Water Treaty, opt
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The villagers believe this move will improve access to water, boost agriculture, and address drinking water shortages in the arid region. Residents of Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer echoed similar sentiments. Farmers in the area are optimistic about the potential benefits of utilising the I
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Major pipeline leak near Karachi University triggers flooding, 40 pc cut i
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The leak in the main supply line is anticipated to exacerbate water shortages for residents throughout the city, leading to a nearly 40 per cent reduction in water availability for the next four days due to necessary repair work.
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Quest For Water: Women brave deep well, walk miles in scorching heat as wa
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
As Maharashtra grapples with water crisis, the women of Borichivari village in Taluka Peth of Nashik district are bearing the brunt of the hardship, walking over two kilometers daily under the scorching sun to fetch water -- often unsafe and insufficient for their families' needs.
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Severe water shortage in Indus river threatens Sindh's crops
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
A continuing shortage of water in the Indus River at the Sukkur and Kotri barrages is negatively impacting Sindh's agricultural economy and is expected to affect cotton, sugarcane, and paddy crops, as reported by ARY News.
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Pak: Punjab Govt writes to Indus River Authority, blames Sindh province fo
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a letter written to IRSA dated April 9, 2025, the Punjab government said that IRSA declared a 43 per cent water shortage for early Kharif 2025, allocating only 6.702 million acre-feet (MAF) to Punjab. This substantial reduction sparked concerns regarding the province's agricultural produc
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Pakistan: Water crisis deepens in Karachi amid delays in pipeline repairs
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Karachi Water and Sanitation Corporation (KWSC), the repair process is expected to take at least two more days, leaving nearly 40 to 50 percent of the city facing acute water shortages.
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Pakistan's former minister raises alarm over water decline in Indus River
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Highlighting the alarming statistics, Senator Rehman noted that rainfall in the region has decreased by 40 percent, further exacerbating the water shortage.
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PoJK residents face traffic woes and water shortages
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are facing a multitude of urban challenges that threaten their quality of life. From severe traffic congestion to critical water shortages and rising pollution levels, the urgency for immediate attention and action has never been greater.
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