Pakistan is facing a worsening water crisis, with water levels in the Indus River dropping by 50%, while the Tarbela and Mangla dams have reached their dead levels, raising serious concerns for agriculture and power generation.

According to sources, the Indus River’s water levels have fallen sharply, threatening major crops with potential damage.

Tarbela Dam’s water level has dropped to 1404 feet, dangerously close to its dead level of 1402 feet, while a decline in water inflow has further worsened the situation.

Due to the shortage, nine power generation units at Tarbela Dam have been shut down, leaving the dam producing only 499 megawatts of electricity.

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Tarbela has a total capacity of 4,888 megawatts, but only eight units remain operational, generating far below potential.

With only two feet of useable water left, experts fear that if inflows do not improve, further restrictions on water release may become necessary.

As of now, Tarbela Dam is receiving 14,400 cusecs of water, while the outflow stands at 20,000 cusecs, exacerbating the crisis.

Officials warn that if the situation persists, both agriculture and power sectors will face severe consequences, making immediate water conservation measures crucial.