Karachi, May 30 -- Karachi's agricultural belt is facing a deepening crisis as decades of neglect, poor maintenance, and weak governance have left dozens of rainwater dams in disrepair, threatening farming communities across Malir, Gadap, and Bin Qasim Town. The deterioration of these structures has sharply reduced water storage capacity, causing groundwater levels to fall and placing immense pressure on farmers, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, experts stated that the city's outskirts once benefited from an extensive network of seasonal rivers and streams. Research indicates that Karachi and surrounding regions contain 78 seasonal waterways that could support groundwater recharge if existing dams wer...