Overview

• India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23 and has refused to reinstate it until Pakistan ends support for cross-border terrorism
• A feasibility study has begun for a 113-kilometer canal linking the Chenab to the Ravi-Beas-Sutlej system to redirect surplus flows to Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
• The government plans to revive the Ujh multipurpose project in Kathua to add hydropower capacity and expand irrigation and drinking water supplies
• New Delhi is accelerating construction on hydroelectric projects including Pakal Dul, Ratle, Kiru and Kwar to fully exploit its treaty-allocated shares
• Pakistan is experiencing severe water shortages in agriculture as diplomatic talks remain stalled over terrorism demands