Pakistan likely to face 21% water shortage in Kharif season as India puts Indus Treaty in abeyance

India's decision to keep the Indus River treaty in abeyance is expected to have an alarming impact on Pakistan. The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) advisory committee on Monday underscored the sudden decrease in River Chenab inflows at Marala due to a short supply by India, emphasising that it may result in a 21% water shortage in Pakistan during the early Kharif season.

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