The water that desert doesn’t want (Episode 04)

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Explores the profound impact of dams on the Thar community, with Dr Hassan Abbas the enviornmental scientist focusing on the adverse effects experienced due to the Gorano Dam. The forced consumption of toxic water from the dam has led to severe consequences, causing livestock deaths and jeopardizing the primary source of income for the people in the region. With discussions about the potential construction of another dam, the Karcho Dam, fears loom large as the community anticipates further hardships, including salinized water and enduring misery.

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This episode was published on October 3, 2024.

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Explores the profound impact of dams on the Thar community, with Dr Hassan Abbas the enviornmental scientist focusing on the adverse effects experienced due to the Gorano Dam. The forced consumption of toxic water from the dam has led to severe...

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