Pakistan, May 31 -- India's water restrictions are intensifying, causing a sharp decline in the Chenab River flow entering Pakistan. Officials at Head Marala, the key point where the Chenab crosses into Pakistan, recorded a significant drop in water inflow and outflow.

Yesterday, water flow at Head Marala fell by 37,600 cubic feet per second (cusecs). Today, the outflow at this critical location dropped to zero, meaning no water is flowing out. Over the past two days, the total decrease in water volume at Head Marala reached 91,000 cusecs, severely affecting downstream water availability.

Currently, only 7,200 cusecs of water is entering Pakistan through Head Marala, down drastically from 44,800 cusecs recorded the day before. Two days ...