ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT+APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA)
is to close down all canals from Monday for desilting purpose.
Under the annual canal closure plan, canals will remain
closed for desilting till 31st of next month, Radio Pakistan
reported.
According to an official of IRSA, the authority would release
10 to 12 thousand cusecs of water from Tarbela dam and eight
thousand cusecs from Mangla dam to meet the drinking water
requirements.