Due to the rapidly growing population, misuse of water, climate change, water pollution, and mismanagement of the irrigation system. Pakistan is facing the huge water crisis in the region.
This water crisis can cause a huge loss to the country in terms of food, and a decrease in agriculture production and will also affect so many other sectors of the country.
The National Water Policy reports are showing Pakistan moving from a water-stressed country. According to NWP, in 2016 the per capita surface water availability declined from 1951 to 1000 meters cubic and it is predicted it can fall by 860 meters cubic by the year 2025.
About 70 % of Pakistan’s population lives in areas of the country.
Rural people highly depend on the use of natural resources to fulfill their basic needs and for that, they need huge water to cultivate their lands and contribute to the country’s economy.
Agriculture is the most important sector of the country. Agriculture tributes in a major portion of the country’s economy.
Food and fiber is the basic need of the country and these come from the agriculture sector but due to water shortage. The country is facing huge food insecurity which will result in inflation, diseases, a decrease in exports, etc.
Water Crisis a nightmare for agriculture sector
The water crisis is have proved to be a nightmare for agriculture sector in Pakistan as it suffered the sector a lot. It caused a huge decline in crop production. Mainly it suffered from the two major crops of the country mango and banana. It is reported that the water shortage has caused a 40 to 50 % decline in mango production.
Water crisis in Pakistan hugely suffered the two agriculturally rich provinces of the country Sindh and Punjab.
Provinces faced a lot of difficulties in feeding crops and doing huge production which could contribute to the per capita income of the country.
Water crisis is a challenge for so many sectors in the country, but it remained a nightmare for the agriculture sector.
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The irrigation system of Pakistan
The irrigation system of Pakistan is the backbone of agriculture in the country. It provides water for crops, livestock, and human consumption.
The irrigation system of Pakistan is made up of a number of components, including canals, dams. It relies on rainfall to function properly, and the country experiences significant variation in weather conditions throughout the year. This makes it difficult to plan irrigation projects with precision.
The country faces a number of water shortages, and the system is not able to meet the demand for water resources.
Additionally, the system suffers from poor maintenance and management. This has led to damage in many parts of the country.
