The recent flooding of the Lyari River surprised many and surpassed expectations. However, historically, the Lyari has carried varying levels of flow to the Sindhian Sea. These flows mostly originate in the Khirthar Mountains and the adjoining southern plains, where water accumulates and is further distributed into several smaller and mega streams. Among these, the […]
The Indus River: A lifeline under threat
The essential flows of the Indus River, including environmental flows, are vital for the survival of urban and rural areas, as well as forests, freshwater ecosystems, agriculture, and the deltaic system in downstream Sindh. These flows sustain major cities such as Karachi, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, Benazirabad, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Sanghar, and Thatta. Yet, few truly […]