Indus River basin map

Indus River basin map.

The Indus River basin is a major drainage system in South Asia, covering approximately 1.12 million km² across Pakistan, India, China, and Afghanistan. It is crucial for agriculture, relying heavily on glacial and snowmelt from the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountains. The basin's water is managed through the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, which divides water usage between India and Pakistan, though ongoing projects aim to maximize resource utilization in both countries.