In a serious breach of the Indus Waters Treaty, India has reportedly stopped the flow of water into the Neelum River after it passes through the Kishanganga Dam. Authorities in Pakistan have raised concerns over the significantly reduced water levels, with Athmuqam’s Police Superintendent reporting a 40% drop in water pressure at eight key points along the river.

Tensions are further escalating as India speeds up work on a controversial project aimed at connecting the Chenab River with the Beas and Ravi rivers—an initiative seen by Pakistan as an attempt to deprive it of its rightful water share.

Meanwhile, China has accelerated construction of the strategically important Mohmand Dam in Pakistan, highlighting its significance amid regional water disputes.

These developments come in the wake of India's decision to "put in abeyance" its participation in the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. This move followed a deadly incident in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, where 26 civilians were killed in what India described as a terror attack. Pakistan has firmly denied any involvement.

Following the suspension, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed authorities to fast-track projects on the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers—watercourses that are primarily allocated to Pakistan under the treaty.

Among the proposed plans is the expansion of the historic Ranbir Canal on the Chenab River from 60 km to 120 km. While India is allowed limited irrigation use from the Chenab, the proposed expansion would significantly increase its diversion capacity from 40 cubic meters per second to 150 cubic meters.

In response to these developments, Pakistan’s military has issued a stern warning, asserting that any attempt by India to tamper with Pakistan’s rightful share of Indus waters would provoke consequences that could endure for generations.