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Sindh Irrigation Dept. Prepares Water Shortage Plan Amid 43% Deficit
Sindh faces a 43% water shortage in the early Kharif season! Irrigation Dept. directs chief engineers to submit an equitable water distribution plan. Farmers await relief!
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by News Desk
2025-03-28
Sindh Irrigation Dept. Prepares Water Shortage Plan Amid 43% Deficit

With the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) declaring a 43% water shortage in the early Kharif season, the Sindh Irrigation Department has taken urgent steps to mitigate the crisis.

🚰 Emergency Meeting: Chief engineers of Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri Barrages were instructed to submit a water distribution plan.
🚰 Sindh Faces 51% Shortage: Despite IRSA’s 43% shortage claim, Sindh reports a 51% deficit, raising concerns for farmers.

Sindh Irrigation Dept. Takes Action

The Secretary of Irrigation, Zarif Keero, chaired an emergency meeting, discussing:

🔹 Water distribution strategy for the early Kharif season
🔹 Fair water allocation across all canals
🔹 Closure schedules for canals on specific days

Key Directives to Engineers

✅ Plan submission: Engineers must detail how available water will be distributed
✅ Rotational water supply: Water will be released in canals every 14th day
✅ Focus on Sukkur & Kotri Barrage: Ensuring equitable water flow

Sindh’s Protest Against IRSA Formula

🔴 Sindh opposes IRSA’s three-pronged formula, citing unfair distribution.
🔴 Demand for equitable water allocation amid worsening shortages.

Farmers Await Relief

🚜 With the Kharif season underway, Sindh’s farmers fear major crop losses unless immediate steps are taken.
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