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South Kashmir Faces Devastating Irrigation Crisis Amid Water Shortages

6/21/2025

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South Kashmir is grappling with a dire irrigation crisis as paddy fields wither under a staggering 40% decline in rainfall, while the Jhelum River's water levels plummet to just 30% of normal. Farmers in Kulgam and Anantnag face devastating crop losses. Compounding the issue, Pakistan suffers a 20% water shortage after India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, jeopardizing agriculture and food security.

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South Kashmir is grappling with a dire irrigation crisis as paddy fields wither under a staggering 40% decline in rainfall, while the Jhelum River's water levels plummet to just 30% of normal. Farmers in Kulgam and Anantnag face devastating crop losses. Compounding the issue, Pakistan suffers a 20% water shortage after India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, jeopardizing agriculture and food security.