Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent suspension of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty escalates tensions with Pakistan, vowing to stop water flows into its neighbor. This move, amidst Pakistan's climate-induced water crisis, could exacerbate agricultural challenges as the country already faces severe droughts and flooding. The lack of reliable water access compounds issues from past floods, with millions lacking safe drinking water. Experts like Bhargabi Bharadwaj express concern over water accessibility for local populations, further complicated by historical divisions established in 1947, creating a persistent struggle for resources in the region.
"There has been quite a lot of difficulty for local populations to have access to water on a consistent basis, even scrapping this most recent escalation on the Indus Water Treaty agreement," says Bhargabi Bharadwaj, highlighting the ongoing water access issues stemming from the treaty tensions.
"The problem starts on day one," says Hassaan Khan, emphasizing the longstanding complications arising from the 1947 division of the Indus River, which has created ongoing disputes over water access.
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