- One-third of open ponds in Cholistan have dried up due to high evaporation rates.
- 2,000 ponds cater to the needs of around 0.3 million humans and their cattle heads.
Factual Subheading
The scorching heat in Cholistan desert has caused an acute water shortage, forcing residents to opt for seasonal migration.
Around one-third of the open ponds have dried up due to high evaporation rates, and these ponds cater to the needs of around 0.3 million humans and their cattle heads.
Context & Impact
The CDA is supplying drinking water through its underground network, but residents complain that it’s inadequate for human and cattle populations.
Source: Original report