India has issued fresh flood alerts to Pakistan due to a high probability of flooding in the Tawi river, following relentless rainfall in northern states that forced the release of excess water from major dams. Officials confirmed the alerts were sent on humanitarian grounds through the Ministry of External Affairs.
This marks the third warning in the week, after initial alerts were sent on Monday and Tuesday. “Gates of several dams had to be opened due to rising water levels in Indian regions,” a source said. The Tawi river, which originates in the Himalayas and flows through Jammu before joining the Chenab in Pakistan, is the primary concern.
Though India suspended routine hydrological data sharing under the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, the government issued these alerts to prevent loss of life and property across the border. Heavy rainfall has also caused rivers like the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi to swell in Punjab, prompting the opening of reservoir sluice gates.