The Indus River runs through southern Asia and it is one of the longest rivers in the world. This river flows through the valleys of the Himalayas. It also runs through Pakistan. This river feeds the forests, plains and countysides. It is a key water resource for the Pakistan economy. The river plays a major role in the agricultural production and heavy industries in Pakistan. It flows from the mountain ranges to the sea. It has been discovered that there has been a steady shift in the course of the river since prehistoric times. The valley regions of this river are arid with poor vegetation. The river is rich in Palla Fish which is a delicacy to those who live along it.
Fish farming is a very important economic activity along this river. In some places, the Indus River turns into marshes, streams and creeks which all flow to meet the sea. Marine fishes are plentiful and they include pomfret and prawns. The river is very important to food production in Pakistan. The river helps in generating electricity for cotton, sugarcane and wheat industries. Many people believe that deforestation, industrial pollution and global warming are all affecting the vegetation and wildlife along the Indus River delta. It is believed that the Indus River is shifting westward. In some areas of the river, extreme heat has caused water to evaporate and leve salt deposits.
River Indus Day is an annual celebration that helps raise awareness and motivates the people to work and make restoration of water in the river. On this celebration, large numbers of women, children and activists gather to toss flowers and rose petals into the river. Many gather to say prayers that are offered to the restoration of the river. The people gather to express their love for the mighty river. They want to preserve the historic importance and the continued flow of the Indus River. People show real concern over the water shortages in the river. It is a very large celebration that draws many writers, singers, fishermen and common people. Many people use the celebration of the Indus to bridge the gap between people. They want to provide strategies to produce more water reserviors. The Indus River flowed over it’s banks in July 2010 and started major flooding and caused muvch devestation to Pakistan. This was caused by a monsoon. There was over 1,400,000 acres of cropland that were destroyed.
