Dossier
RUDA
Coverage of RUDA in the Nexus archive.
- Danger abounds as Lahore expands onto Ravi’s turf
Satellite imagery analysis shows Lahore's rapid urban expansion into the River Ravi's floodplain, increasing flood risks. Suparco warns that reduced floodplain capacity could lead to overtopping banks and infrastructure damage. The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, now in abeyance since 2025, previously provided Pakistan with flood data from India.