Reasi, May 16 -- The gates of Salal Dam, built on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir were closed earlier due to the recent conflict between India and Pakistan over the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack. On Friday morning one of the dam's gates was opened, possibly to manage the overflow due to increased water levels.

The gates were closed after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two nations. Meanwhile, the gates of the Baglihar dam were opened on May 8 following the heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, which could have caused flooding.

Despite moving towards an agreement of cessation of hostilities, the Indian government maintains its stance on the Indus Water Trea...