India hit by deadly monsoon floods, at least 22 dead
Landslides and flash floods caused by days of heavy monsoon rain have killed at least 22 people in India’s northeast, officials said.
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing security concerns after a militant attack in Kashmir. The move raises fears of water shortages in Pakistan, threatening agriculture and power generation, while both countries remain at odds over hydropower projects.
Pakistan is facing growing concerns over its water supply as India has vowed to cut off water from the Indus River, a vital source for much of the country’s agriculture and industry. Following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which has long ensured water for 80% of Pakistani farms. India stated that it would resume control of the river until Pakistan stops supporting terrorism.
Pakistan, particularly farmers like Homla Thakhur, fears severe droughts if India halts water flows. Although India lacks the infrastructure to fully stop water immediately, it plans to divert it for its own use in the coming months, threatening agriculture and electricity generation in Pakistan.
The dispute, rooted in historical conflicts, has escalated, with India pushing to renegotiate the treaty and both nations facing challenges in settling differences over hydropower projects. The uncertainty of water access puts millions of livelihoods at risk in Pakistan, which relies on these rivers for irrigation and power. Pakistani officials are alarmed by the implications of India's actions, which they see as a dangerous precedent for future relations.
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