Karachi: (Right Now News) The Sindh government has accused IRSA of causing a water shortage and demanded immediate restoration. The government stated that the shortage violates the 1991 agreement.

According to the government, there is a severe water shortage in Sindh during the Kharif season. Provincial Minister Jam Khan Shoro reported that Sindh received only 120,000 cusecs of water against a demand of 145,000 cusecs.

The minister claimed that despite the water shortage at Sindh’s barrages, Punjab is receiving more water. He demanded the closure of the Chashma-Jhelum link canals.

This issue poses a threat to millions of acres of agricultural land in Sindh. The Sindh government has urged the federal government to take notice.

It is noteworthy that the Sindh government has vowed to continue its protest against IRSA. They stated that protecting the province’s water rights is their top priority.