India's Water Aggression Disrupts Indus River Flow

The Indus River, a vital lifeline for Pakistan, is facing devastating consequences due to India's damming and water diversion activities, which are silencing its waters and disrupting the ecosystem, affecting the people of Sindh who depend on the river for their livelihoods and cultural identity.

The international community remains complicit in this destruction, despite India's actions being a form of "water warfare" that ignores the country's own sacred water traditions and twists them into a tool of aggression against Pakistan. This mirrors the historic injustice of Karbala, where Imam Hussain and his family were denied water, and is a symbol of tyranny. India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is a breach of international law and could have devastating consequences, particularly for Sindh, where reduced water flow may lead to soil salinisation and food insecurity.

Senator Sherry Rehman has called for immediate national action to protect the Indus River, warning of escalating threats from climate change, glacial retreat, and India's suspension of the treaty. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecasted heightened risks of early and volatile monsoon patterns, cloudbursts, glacial lake outburst floods, and wind storms in the coming months, which could exacerbate the situation. The NDMA Chairman emphasized the importance of integrating multiple datasets for improved forecasting and targeted warnings.

The reduced flow of the Indus River has severe consequences for Pakistan, supporting 90% of the country's agriculture, and it is essential for the international community to recognize Pakistan's right to its share of the river and speak out against India's water aggression. The world's silence on this issue is a testament to its complicity, and it is crucial to address this issue to prevent further devastation and ensure the well-being of the people who depend on the Indus River.