Pakistan is now facing a water shortage. The two main reservoirs are expected to reach dead level soon. CGTN's Danial Khan has the story.

DANIAL KHAN ISLAMABAD "Mangla and Tarbela are the two main water reservoirs of Pakistan. And according to the spokesperson of Indus River Water System Authority, both dams are expected to reach the dead level within next 24-48 hours. This is the third time in the last two months that the dams will reach the dead level. Only a day ago, the prime minister of Pakistan, Shahid Khakan Abbasi also pointed out at the parliament session that the water situation in the country is quite 'disturbing' and worsening with each passing day. The rising temperature and insufficient rainfall are worsening the water situation. The situation is alarming as it has also triggered major power outage across the country. According to a report of the international monetary fund, Pakistan ranks third amongst countries facing water shortages. The current abnormal water situation can turn devastating for agriculture in the coming months. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department on May 25th, the inflow of water in Tarbela Dam was recorded to be at its lowest since 2009. While the spokesman of the water authority hopes that Pakistan will receive a good monsoon, the Pakistan MET department says there are no chances of rainfall in the country over the next two weeks. And to make matters worse, India has stopped flow of water of the Chenab River to Pakistan, that has resulted in reduction of water for Punjab and Sindh provinces. After construction of the Kishanganga and Baglihar dams, India is diverting water into these reservoirs, violating the Indus waters treaty, and what Pakistan is calling water terrorism by India. Experts say Pakistan should construct dams on war-footing, or the time is not far that the country will be confronted by droughts and famine. Danial Khan, CGTN, Islamabad."