New Delhi, May 6 -- India's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance has raised serious concerns in Pakistan. On Monday, the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) advisory committee expressed grave apprehension over a sudden reduction in the inflow of the Chenab River at Marala, attributed to decreased water releases by India. This shortfall could lead to a 21% water deficit in Pakistan during the early Kharif season.

India formally suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty on 24 April 2025, citing security concerns following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The move halted data-sharing and project notifications to Pakistan, with India asserting its right to fully utilise water resources fr...