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Solar-powered tube wells in Pakistan strain water resources amid climate stress

Widespread adoption of solar-powered tube wells in Pakistan is boosting agricultural irrigation but accelerating groundwater depletion in a country already facing water scarcity and extreme weather. The shift, while reducing energy costs, raises concerns about unsustainable water use and long-term agricultural resilience.

NPRabout 12 hours agoPKengCredibility 64%View source

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