India has issued a warning to Pakistan in view of the possible flood situation in Jammu. This step has been taken at a time when the Indus Water Treaty between the two countries is in cold storage. Pakistani media reports say that this is the first major contact between the two neighbors after the military conflict in May.
Indian High Commission gave information
According to the report of Geo News, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad informed Pakistani officials on August 24 about the possibility of flood in the Tawi river of Jammu. After this step of India, Pakistan also issued a warning.
Terrorist attack took place in Pahalgam
On April 22, 26 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. After this, there was a military confrontation between India and Pakistan. During this time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the cancellation of the Indus Water Treaty. The flood alert in Pakistan has come at a time when this treaty is suspended.
No official confirmation
Newspaper The News quoted sources as saying that India has contacted Pakistan to share information related to the flood. However, there has been no official confirmation from India or Pakistan yet. Usually such information is shared through the Indus Water Commissioners.
First major conversation after military conflict
According to sources, India warned Pakistan through the Indian High Commission in Islamabad about the possible severe flood in the Tawi river of Jammu. The news also claims that this is the first major conversation after the military conflict between the two countries in May.
NDMA warning
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of heavy rains in most parts of Pakistan till August 30. So far, more than 788 people have died and 1,018 people have been injured in Pakistan, which is facing monsoon rains.
Importance of Indus Water Treaty
The Indus Water Treaty has been controlling the sharing and use of water of the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan since 1960. India had ‘suspended’ this treaty after the attack on April 22.
Praise on social media
People are praising India’s decision on social media. Some are calling it a sign of India’s generosity, while others are presenting it as a help to a neighbor in trouble.