How to fix flooding in Pakistan - River Ravi, Indus Water System and Tsunamis - Masood Lohar - #TPE

Enviromentalist Masood Lohar comes on TPE for a must-watch episode of the podcast on flooding, the Indus Water System, the history of the river Ravi, Tsunamis, Kalabagh Dam, urban floods, Karachi's drainage and more.Why is there so much hatred against Sindhis? Will Karachi be destroyed in 20 minutes?Will Lahore and Islamabad be flooded if RUDA and Kalabagh Dam are built?Find out this and more in this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.Masood Lohar is a leading voice in climate advocacy and urban regeneration, with 20+ years of experience in ecological restoration and policy innovation. He founded Clifton Urban Forest in Karachi, transforming barren land into a thriving ecosystem of 700,000 native trees—including 600,000 mangroves—that sequesters 5 metric tons of CO₂ daily. As former Country Head of UNDP-GEF Small Grants Program, he championed rainwater harvesting, urban wetlands, and climate-smart agriculture. A TEDx speaker and columnist, Masood blends cultural heritage with sustainability, offering poetic yet practical solutions. His storytelling inspires global audiences with a vision rooted in community and nature.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction 1:30 Karachi, Flooding and Pollution5:05 Risk of Earthquake and Tsunami in Karachi13:18 Emaar, DHA Phase 8 and Tidal Pressure15:50 Lyari and Malir Rivers19:00 Celebrating Sawan, Story of Budha 21:30 Badin, Village Life and the Indus Delta24:55 Real Estate-ification of Pakistan29:00 RUDA and the river Ravi32:02 Hate against Sindhis and Darya-e-Sindh43:52 Dam48:00 River Ravi51:07 Indus Water Treaty and the Indus Water System1:00:05 Sutlej Canals and Cholistan Canal Project1:02:20 How to fix the flooding in Punjab1:07:30 China kyon dam bana raha hay1:09:10 Karachi Urban Forest and Mangroves1:17:00 Karachi Drainage1:21:00 Audience Questions