Next Article
India
•
Jun 20, 2025
India drains Pakistan: Sharp decline in river water flow
India has paused the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty after a terror attack in Kashmir, leading to river flows in Pakistan dropping by about 20%.
This drop is hitting Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces especially hard—right when farmers need water most for the crucial Kharif crop season.
TL;DR
Key functions like data sharing have stopped
The treaty has kept water sharing steady between India and Pakistan for over 60 years.
With its suspension, key functions like data sharing and flood warnings have stopped, leaving Pakistani farmers in the dark.
As India moves ahead with new water projects, Pakistan is preparing to challenge the decision internationally—raising big questions about future cooperation and stability in the region.