In view of the possible flood situation in Jammu, India has issued a warning to Pakistan. 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 on August 24 told Pakistani officials about the possibility of flooding in the Tawi River of Jammu. After this move of India, Pakistan also issued a warning.
There was a terrorist attack in Pahalgam
On April 22, 26 people died in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This was followed by a military conflict between India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the cancellation of the Indus Water Treaty. Flood alert in Pakistan has come at a time when this treaty is postponed.
Not official confirmation
Newspaper The News quoted sources as saying that India has contacted Pakistan to share the information related to floods. However, there has been no official confirmation from India or Pakistan so far. Such information is usually 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 floods in the Tawi River of Jammu. It has also been claimed in the news 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 30 August. So far, more than 788 people have been killed and 1,018 people were injured in Pakistan, which is struggling with monsoon rains.
Importance of Indus Water Treaty
The Indus Water Treaty has been controlling the water sharing and use of the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan since 1960. After the attack on 22 April, India ‘postponed’ the treaty.
Complication on social media
People are praising India’s decision on social media. If someone is telling a sign of India being generous, then someone is presenting it as a neighbor’s problem.

