EQ3 Indus river international water conflict Flashcards
What countries does the Indus river basin span?
China, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan
Where does the Indus river originate?
Tibetan Plateau
Where does the Indus river empty?
Arabian Sea
What is the total length of the Indus river?
2,900 km
What percentage of Pakistan’s employment is provided by the Indus river?
50%
What percentage of Pakistan’s GDP is attributed to the Indus river?
25%
What percentage of Pakistan’s freshwater for agriculture comes from the Indus river?
90%
What are two major dams constructed on the Indus river?
Tarbela and Mangla
What issue do many communities in the Indus basin face?
Water scarcity
According to NASA, what is the Indus basin in terms of aquifer stress?
World’s second most over-stressed aquifer
By what percentage may groundwater depletion increase in northern India by 2050? (Indus river)
75%
What historical event led to conflicts over water resources between India and Pakistan? (Indus river)
Partition in 1947
What was the basis for the border lines drawn during the partition? (Indus river)
Indus Watershed
What power structure emerged due to the partition concerning the Indus river? (Indus river)
Upstream-downstream power structure
What treaty was signed by India and Pakistan in 1960 regarding the Indus river?
Indus Waters Treaty
