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  1. Concerns are rising regarding unilateral water projects and projects that alter the Indus River system in Pakistan.
  2. Toxic effluents from abandoned projects flow into Manchar Lake.

Salinity Crisis Hits Manchar Lake Due to Indus River Inflows

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Manchar Lake is currently facing an environmental and social crisis due to rising salinity and toxic inflows. Officials report the lake is recording about 4,000 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). This severe salinity is linked to inflows from the Main Nara Valley Drain, which carries saline and polluted water into the lake in Sindh, Pakistan.

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Why it matters

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The lake is known for its rich fish resources and its historical role in the regional economy. The influx of saline and polluted water threatens the viability of the lake as a resource base for the province of Sindh.

The lake has long been a vital resource base for the region, supporting traditional livelihoods and various industries.

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Who's involved

  • Manchar LakeLake experiencing severe environmental and resource degradation due to salinity and toxic inflows.
  • Indus RiverRiver whose system provides inputs, including saline and polluted water, to the lake.
  • SindhProvince whose economy and stability are dependent on the Indus River system.

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