Swallowed by the sea, Pakistan’s Indus delta now threatened by canals Residents say construction of six new canals over Indus River will turn more lands barren and prone to be lost to sea. Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2025
An endangered river dolphin finds an unlikely savior: fisherfolk In Pakistan, illiterate fishermen have become citizen scientists, helping to revive the fortunes of the endangered Indus River dolphin. WEKU · Jan 7, 2024
A Coimbatore team is back from their first visit to Hanle Dark Sky Reserve in Ladakh Young students from Coimbatore witness a stunning 180-degree arc of the Milky Way in India's first dark sky reserve, Hanle, Ladakh. They experience the magical night sky, visit the Indian Astronomical Observatory, and explore the nomadic lifestyle and traditions of the region. They also visit the Druk Padma Karpo School… The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
Water Begins Receding in Pakistan’s Worst Flood-Hit South Floodwaters are receding in Pakistan's worst-hit southern Sindh province, officials said Friday, a potentially bright sign in an ongoing crisis that has left hundreds of thousands of people homeless in the impoverished South Asian country. The Indus River, which had swelled until earlier this month, was now rushing at “normal”… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 16, 2022
‘A revolution is coming’: Pakistani artist says floods must be catalyst for change Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, grandson of Pakistan’s hanged reforming prime minister, saw devastation and desperation after recent floods The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022
Pakistan needs a national development program to combat future floods and droughts Pakistan is suffering from the aftermath of yet another massive flood covering about one-third of its landmass. This time it has affected more than 33 million people in the Indus River valley, with extensive damage to life, property, crops and livestock. The Conversation · Sep 8, 2022
At least 20 killed, 30 missing after boat capsizes in Pakistan The overloaded boat was heading to a wedding when it capsized in the Indus River in the district of Sadiqabad. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2022