Following India’s alert, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority in Punjab issued warnings, directing local administrations to activate monitoring and early warning systems.
A letter from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, seen by local media, stated: “River and site name: Tawi, Jammu. Date/Time: 24th August 2025, 10:00 Hrs, flood data: high flood.”
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with World Bank mediation, allocates control of the eastern rivers — Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej — to India, while Pakistan has rights to the western rivers — Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab.
India is allowed limited use of the western rivers so long as flows are not significantly altered.
Pakistan has warned that any attempt by India to halt or divert its guaranteed share of water would be considered “an act of war.”
The dispute comes as Pakistan reels from devastating monsoon rains, with nearly 800 people killed since late June in floods and landslides across the country.
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