Karachi [Pakistan], May 30 (ANI): The chief engineer of Guddu Barrage in Pakistan's Sindh province has advised growers not to go for paddy sowing in May and June as the barrage as well as the province are experiencing 'worst water shortage in 60 years'.
Pak s Sindh province facing worst water shortage in 60 yrs
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30 May 2021, 23:03 GMT+10
Karachi [Pakistan], May 30 (ANI): The chief engineer of Guddu Barrage in Pakistan s Sindh province has advised growers not to go for paddy sowing in May and June as the barrage as well as the province are experiencing worst water shortage in 60 years .
This comes after the decision taken by the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Saturday to apply 32 per cent shortages for Punjab and Sindh provinces, reported Dawn.
The engineer said that growers could go for nurseries preparation in July while anticipating an improvement in water flows, as three barrages in the province are facing a water shortage. TheKotri Barrage is bearing the most serious shortage i.e. 50.44 per cent.
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