Since the 1940s , the delta has received less water as a result of large-scale irrigation works capturing large amounts of the Indus water before it reaches the delta . The result has been catastrophic for both the environment and the local population . As a result , the 2010 Pakistan floods were considered " good news " for the ecosystem and population of the river delta as they brought much needed fresh water
2010 Pakistan floods
2010 Pakistan floods
Indus River Delta