India Shuts Down Second Channel of Indus River, Triggers Panic in Pakistan !

 

New Delhi :  A major development has emerged in the ongoing water dispute between India and Pakistan. India has completely shut down the second channel of the Indus River and has released a video confirming the move. Out of the four channels through which the Indus River flows into Pakistan, two have now been closed by India.

According to Pakistani water experts, even if India were to stop just 10% of the Indus River water, nearly 30% of Pakistan’s agricultural land could turn barren. If India blocks 20% of the water, major cities like Multan and Lahore could face severe drinking water shortages. A 50% cut in water flow could bring Pakistan’s farming activities to a complete halt, leading to a massive crisis and chaos.

Experts describe this as a strategic move by India, capable of impacting millions of lives in Pakistan—without firing a single missile.

It is noteworthy that the preamble of the Indus Waters Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, explicitly states that the agreement was made to ensure a “friendly and cooperative atmosphere” between the two countries. Citing the deterioration in bilateral relations, India has informed the World Bank that it reserves the right to suspend or terminate the treaty when this condition is no longer met.

Pakistani experts and politicians who were previously claiming that India cannot revoke the treaty perhaps overlooked the critical clause about maintaining a cordial environment.

At present, due to extreme heat, most reservoirs in the Indus Basin within Indian territory have dried up. India is now focusing on replenishing its own reservoirs.

A major signal has also emerged regarding India’s future water strategy. There are expectations that the Indus River will eventually be linked to the Sutlej. If the Sutlej is further connected to the Mahisagar River via Sri Ganganagar, it could provide abundant water to states like Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.

This move will not only strengthen India’s water security but will also serve as a powerful strategic pressure point against Pakistan.