Chashma-Jhelum Canal
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The Chashma-Jhelum Canal is a vital link in Pakistan's irrigation system, connecting the Indus River to the Jhelum River. This canal plays a crucial role in water management, particularly for agricultural purposes in southern Punjab province.1
The canal's construction was part of the broader water management strategy following the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which allocated water resources between India and Pakistan. The Chashma-Jhelum link has a discharge capacity of approximately 21,700 cubic feet per second and feeds into other canal systems, ensuring water reaches areas that need it for irrigation.1
The Jhelum River itself is one of the five rivers of the Punjab region and merges with the Indus River in eastern Pakistan. Its flow is influenced by snowmelt and monsoon rains, and its lower course has been developed for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, notably by the Mangla Dam.2
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