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The Disappearing Delta Crisis | Pakistan News
The Indus Delta is vanishing—sinking, eroding, and drying up, forcing coastal communities in Thatta, Sujawal, and Keti Bandar to abandon their livelihoods. Mangroves are disappearing, seawater is creeping inland, and Karachi faces rising flood risks. Rooted in colonial-era irrigation projects, this crisis is framed as a national emergency: freshwater and sediment aren’t wastage—they’re vital for ecosystems and survival. The new book “The Disappearing Delta” calls for urgent federal and provincial action, urging a cultural shift from exploitation to stewardship of the river and land. Listen in…
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