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Long concrete Sukkur Barrage stretches across the Indus River in Pakistan, with multiple arches and water flowing beneath, and grassy banks in the foreground.
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Sukkur Barrage

barrage, Asia
Also known as: Lloyd Barrage
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Long concrete Sukkur Barrage stretches across the Indus River in Pakistan, with multiple arches and water flowing beneath, and grassy banks in the foreground.
Sukkur Barrage irrigation project Section of the Sukkur Barrage irrigation project, on the Indus River, Pakistan.

The Sukkur Barrage is a significant structure located on the Indus River in Sindh province, Pakistan. Completed in 1932, this barrage is approximately one mile long and plays a crucial role in irrigation for a vast area of about 5 million acres. The canals fed by the Sukkur Barrage support the cultivation of various crops, including wheat, cotton, rice, oilseeds, and fruits. The barrage is strategically positioned three miles below the Sukkur Gorge, connecting the city of Sukkur with Rohri on the opposite bank of the river. The Indus River itself has several barrages, including the Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri (Ghulam Muhammad) barrages within Sindh, all vital for irrigating agricultural lands and supporting crop production in the region.12

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