The Indus River came into the knowledge of the Western world early in the classical period, when King Darius of Persia sent his Greek subject Scylax of Caryanda to explore the river, c. 515 BC.

India is considering plans to dramatically increase the water it draws from a major river that feeds Pakistani farms downstream, as part of retaliatory action for a deadly April attack on tourists ...

They include the Bursar project (800 MW) on the Marusudar river within the Indus basin. Also, the Uri Stage II (260 MW) on the Jhelum commissioned in 2013-14 is yet to realise its full potential.

India News: NEW DELHI: India is considering a significant escalation in its use of water from the Indus river system, a move that could drastically reduce the wat.

Seven people were rescued while two went missing after a boat sank in the Indus River near Kohat on Wednesday, according to Rescue 1122 officials. A spokesperson for KP Rescue 1122 Bilal Ahmad ...

Plans under discussion involve doubling of length of the Ranbir canal on Chenab to 120km, WB president says no provision in IWT for suspension.

Listen to article India is contemplating plans to significantly increase the amount of water it draws from the Indus River system, which primarily serves Pakistan, as part of a broader strategy in ...

India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire — but New Delhi says the 64-year-old Indus Waters Treaty remains "in abeyance." What does that mean for water-sharing in the region and beyond?

The river features mostly Grade I and II rapids, though some stretches can reach Grade III. The best time for rafting on the Indus is from June to August, when the snowmelt feeds the river. 3.

India may tighten Indus tap to pressure Pakistan after Kashmir attack India has suspended participation in the 1960 treaty and is reportedly planning to expand the Ranbir Canal on the Chenab river ...

One of the key plans involves doubling to 120km the length of the Ranbir canal on the Chenab. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

First of all, know that the Indus River is deepest near Nanga Parbat in Gilgit-Baltistan. Here its depth ranges from 4500 to 5200 meters, or 14800 to 17100 feet.