India, after fluctuating in response to the Pahalgam false-flag operation, experienced a shocking turn of events on Saturday, releasing a surge of water into the Jhelum River instead of blocking Pakistan’s water supply. Initially, New Delhi had threatened to withhold Pakistan’s share under the Indus Waters Treaty—an action deemed legally unsound and logistically unfeasible by experts.
However, the unexpected water release caused significant flooding, instilling fear in local communities amid a severe heatwave and the impacts of climate change that Pakistan is already facing, termed as “hydro terror.”
The Jhelum River flows from Anantnag district in IIOJK into Pakistan, passing through areas like Uri and Hattian Bala. As a precaution, the Muzaffarabad administration declared a water emergency in response to the rising waters, which caught many residents off guard.
Announcements were made in mosques across riverside towns, urging residents to take protective measures, while emergency protocols were initiated. Reports indicated that water levels in the Jhelum River surged 7 to 8 feet above normal, prompting authorities to issue alerts advising citizens to avoid riverbanks for safety.
Analysts highlighted that India’s actions contradicted the Modi government’s assertions of blocking Pakistan’s water, showing a disconnection between rhetoric and reality.
New Delhi’s recent threat to withhold Pakistan’s water share under the Indus Waters Treaty was deemed legally ineffective and impractical by experts. However, it resulted in an unexpected surge of water into the Jhelum River, causing significant flooding that struck fear into local communities overnight. Already suffering from a severe heatwave and the impacts of climate change, Pakistan faced the onset of what some are calling “hydro terror.” The Jhelum River flows from Anantnag district in IIOJK into Pakistan through various regions, and the Muzaffarabad administration swiftly declared a water emergency as rising waters caught residents unprepared. Mosque announcements urged immediate precautionary measures, while emergency protocols were activated. Reports indicated that the Jhelum River was experiencing a high-level flood, with water levels rising 7 to 8 feet above normal. Authorities warned citizens to stay clear of the riverbanks to avoid danger. Experts criticized India’s sudden release of water, highlighting the discrepancies between the Modi government’s claims and its actions, asserting that the narrative of blocking Pakistan’s water starkly contrasts with the reality on the ground.
