Pakistan, June 6 -- In a fresh blow to the already strained ties between India and Pakistan, the water level in the Chenab River on Thursday plunged alarmingly, with Pakistan accusing India of violating the long-standing Indus Waters Treaty.

India has deliberately significantly reduced the water flow into the Chenab River, causing a sharp decline in water levels.

The Irrigation Department reported on Thursday that at Head Marala, the current water inflow has dropped to 19,000 cusecs, with only 3,000 cusecs being discharged downstream.

At Khanki Barrage, the inflow has been measured at 9,000 cusecs, and the outflow stands at a mere 1,000 cusecs. Head Qadirabad has recorded an inflow of just 6,000 cusecs with no outflow at all.

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