Claim

The North Western Canal, which used to receive about 6,200 cusecs of water, is now getting only 2,100 cusecs — a 64.1% shortfall.

“नॉर्थ वेस्टर्न नहर। वहां मिलता था लगभग 6200 क्यूसेस पानी। लेकिन अभी कितना मिल रहा है? 2100... 64.1% की कमी।”

Rationale

Pakistani press reporting (Dawn, early June 2026) on Sindh's Sukkur Barrage Right Bank Canal System confirms the North West Canal was allocated about 6,260 cusecs but received only around 2,100 cusecs, with the official shortfall figure reported as 64.1% — the exact percentage the anchor cited. Her '6,200 cusecs' is a reasonable rounding of the 6,260-cusec allocation. The figures match contemporaneous primary reporting as of the July 2, 2026 broadcast; the shortage stems from intra-Pakistan distribution (Punjab drawing excess water) amid the Indus Waters Treaty's suspension.

Evidence

• https://www.dawn.com/news/2005737 Dawn (June 2026) reports irrigation water shortage in Sindh's Sukkur Barrage Right Bank Canal System at alarming levels, with North West Canal shortfall reported at (-)64.1%, matching the anchor's percentage exactly. ✓ reachable · archived
• https://organiser.org/2026/06/07/357081/world/pakistan-indus-water-drifts-to-punjab-acute-crisis-in-dadu-canal-drought-in-sindh/ Reports the North Western Canal's allocation as 6,260 cusecs against actual supply of 2,100 cusecs to Larkana and Qambar-Shahdadkot during peak Kharif season, citing official irrigation records and Dawn. ✓ reachable · archived
• https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/economic-massacre-severe-water-crisis-in-sukkur-barrage-threatens-pakistans-kharif-crops20260607110607/ ANI wire report (June 7, 2026) corroborates the severe water crisis in the Sukkur Barrage canal system affecting the North West Canal command areas. ✓ reachable · archived