ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Thursday ordered to close Chashma, Jhelum Link and Taunsa Panjnad Link canals, after decreasing quantity of water by 19,400 cusecs from River Indus for Punjab province.
According to a, IRSA statement, water flow in River Indus and River Kabul has lessened because of which the authorities are reducing water from Punjab’s part. Chashman and Jhelum Link canals are witnessing 10,000 cusecs of water flow and would affect Greater Thal Canal. However, water flow in Taunsa and Panjnad Link is 11,000 cusecs. On the other hand, Punjab government has challenged the decision of deducing water from its part only.
