Pakistan faces 22% water shortage in upcoming Rabi season
Pakistan is likely to face an overall water shortage of 22% during the upcoming Rabi season, with Punjab and Sindh expected to bear the full impact of the shortfall, according to the Indus River System Authority (IRSA).
October 07, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan is likely to face an overall water shortage of 22% during the upcoming Rabi season, with Punjab and Sindh expected to bear the full impact of the shortfall, according to the Indus River System Authority (IRSA). The estimate was approved by IRSA’s Advisory Committee during a meeting convened to review expected water availability and formulate provincial allocations for Rabi crops. The...