In yet another act of water aggression fueled by hostility, the Modi government has released a sudden surge of water into Pakistan’s River Chenab, following similar actions concerning the Jhelum River.
According to media reports, India abruptly released water into the Chenab after halting the river’s flow for 24 hours. The river, which had begun to dry up just hours earlier, suddenly surged to a flow of 28,000 cusecs, raising fears of rising water levels by Tuesday night. Local authorities have been placed on high alert.
The sudden release led to a rapid increase in water levels at the Head Marala point. What appeared dry only a short time ago now shows a significant rise in water volume.
According to Pakistan’s Irrigation Department, this unexpected discharge by India could create dangerous conditions, with further rises in water levels anticipated overnight. Authorities have instructed local administrations to remain vigilant.
Experts warn that such abrupt and unilateral actions violate the Indus Waters Treaty and pose serious flood threats to Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has decided to closely monitor the situation in River Chenab, including real-time tracking of water inflow and outflow, to respond swiftly to any potential hazards.
This latest move comes after India, in the wake of blaming Pakistan for the Pahalgam incident, announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty — a dangerous escalation in bilateral tensions.
