Panjnad, River confluence in Punjab, Pakistan
Panjnad is a river in Punjab that flows for about 71 kilometers and receives water from several major rivers before merging with the Indus. The system is controlled by a barrage that directs water to irrigation channels serving agricultural areas across two provinces.
The name comes from Sanskrit words where pancha means five and nadi means river, reflecting the meeting of five major rivers. This region has served as a vital water source for agriculture for centuries.
The river has long been a place where people settled and built farming communities along its banks. Visitors can still see how the region remains connected to this agricultural heritage today.
The area is best visited during the dry season when water levels are lower and the banks are more accessible. The barrage itself offers vantage points where visitors can observe the water flow and surrounding landscape.
The river drains a vast basin and carries significant water volumes during monsoon season. These seasonal changes have long shaped how people in the region plan their farming and daily life.
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