Following India's assertive stand on the Indus Water Treaty, all gates at the Hussainiwala Headworks in Punjab's Firozpur district have been shut. The Sutlej River's water is no longer directed towards Pakistan but is now being utilized for irrigation in Punjab's farms.
Balwinder Kumar, an executive engineer at the Hussainiwala Headworks, explained that water is sourced from Harike Head and the pond level is maintained. Gates are only opened during the flood season when water levels are high. Currently, not a single drop is released towards Pakistan.
All Gates at Hussainiwala Headworks Closed
Farmers have been supplied with canal water for their paddy crops. According to them, while water levels are currently low, they are expected to rise in the coming days. Farmer Rup Lal mentioned that canal water is more reliable and consistent compared to tube wells.
Farmers in Khai village, Firozpur, reported that canal water distribution has commenced. Madan Lal, a local farmer, remarked that canal water lasts longer and ensures equal distribution across fields.
Water Blockage to Pakistan in Firozpur
The Punjab government had promised canal water for paddy cultivation, reducing the need for motor-based irrigation, thereby conserving underground water. Farmers appear content with the government's decision.
