Kotri Barrage
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The Kotri Barrage, also known as the Ghulam Muhammad Barrage, is a dam located in Sindh province, Pakistan, on the Indus River. Completed in 1955, it plays a crucial role in controlling the Indus River's floods, generating hydroelectricity, and irrigating approximately 2.8 million acres of land.1
The barrage is situated just above the town of Kotri, which is an important railway junction connected by bridge to Hyderabad. The irrigation project associated with the Kotri Barrage has led to increased cultivation of crops like wheat, cotton, and rice. It also contributed to the formation of Kalri Lake, which supports fisheries and supplies water to Karachi.1
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