Pakistan's kharif crop under threat as key dams dry up amid India’s tightened control on Chenab flow

Pakistan faces a tough summer crop season due to low water storage in key dams. A sudden drop in Chenab river flow, regulated by India after the Pahalgam attack, worsens the crisis. Pakistan anticipates a 21% overall water shortage. Live storage in Mangla and Tarbela dams has dropped by about 50%. The country urges careful water use, awaiting monsoon rains.