There is tension between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, Pakistan has accused India of suddenly releasing water in the Jhelum river without telling him. Pakistan has alleged that India released water in the Jhelum river without informing Pakistani officials, causing panic among the residents living on the banks of the river.
The report of the World News states that there was a sudden increase in the river water level near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan -occupied Kashmir. Pakistani media and local administration have blamed India for this. He put up water in Hatian Bala, about 40 km from Muzaffarabad on the banks of the Jhelum River. Local people were also warned through announcements in mosques. The report said that this announcement has caused panic among the residents living on the banks of the river.
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Pakistani officials condemned it and called it a complete violation of international rules and water agreements. These allegations have come after India’s decision to suspend the 1960 Indus Water Treaty in response to a deadly terrorist attack by Pakistan -based terrorists in Pahalgam. The Government of India announced that the treaty would remain suspended until Pakistan “reliable and irreversible” does not renounce its support for cross -border terrorism.
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What is Indus Water Treaty?
The Indus Water Treaty is a Water Resources Agreement signed between India and Pakistan in 1960. Under this treaty, both countries have fixed terms and conditions for the use and management of water resources of the Indus river system.
The main point of the treaty:
1. Water sharing: According to the treaty, the water of Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) is allocated to India, while the water of western rivers (Indus, Chenab and Jehalm) is allocated to Pakistan.
2. Water Use: The two countries have set certain limitations and conditions for the use of each other’s water resources.
3. Monitoring and dispute solutions: A mechanism has been installed in the treaty to resolve water disputes between the two countries.
The purpose of the Indus Water Treaty is to promote cooperation and understanding in the use and management of water resources between the two countries. However, from time to time, disputes and tension over the treaty between the two countries have arisen.
