India closes water flow in Chenab river

ISLAMABAD: Federal Government on Monday said that India has closed water flow in the Chenab river which it claimed was making a water shortage in the country more severe.

The alleged "water blockade" by India could adversely affect kharif crops, particularly cotton and sugarcane which are in maturity stage and require final watering, and the sowing of rabi crops early next month, reported ARY OneWorld.

Indus Water Commission had taken up the matter with the federal government that has convened a meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) to take stock of the situation and to try to reach a diplomatic solution with India.

If the issue is prolonged, the sowing of rabi crops, particularly wheat, would be hit severely.