India-Pakistan water tensions rise over Chenab river management

Recent reports highlight escalating water-related tensions between India and Pakistan, with the Chenab River at the center of disputes. The river, which originates in India and flows into Pakistan, has been implicated in severe agricultural damage. In August 2025, Pakistani farmer Muhammad Nawaz in Khasa reported that his 21 hectares of corn and rice fields were devastated by an unprecedented surge in the Chenab's waters. Nawaz, 53, described the event, stating, "In all my life, I had never seen so much water, everything happened very quickly." The incident underscores concerns in Pakistan regarding India's management of shared water resources, with some characterizing water as a potential point of conflict between the two nations.

Sources: Le Monde