Pakistan, April 4 -- As one of the most agriculture-dependent countries, Pakistan is in no shape to brave even a minute change in climate patterns. Even a tiny tilt on the temperature gauge sends us scampering; worried about another collision with disrupted food chains. Ensuring that our lands receive their due share of the water supply is just as crucial, so when the Indus River System Authority rang shrill alarm bells over Pakistan facing an overwhelming 30 per cent water shortage at the start of the Kharif season, it is hoped that the authorities would sit up straight and take warnings seriously.

Over the past few decades, Pakistan has witnessed a noticeable increase in temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns. These changes have ...