Pakistan faces a growing water crisis as reduced flows from Indian rivers, particularly the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, lead to greater discharge than inflow. This situation, exacerbated by India's dam desilting, threatens key agricultural provinces like Punjab and Sindh. With monsoon rains still weeks away and the Indus Water Treaty suspended, Pakistan anticipates significant water shortages for farming.
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