India, Bangladesh Begin Joint Water Measurements as Ganges Treaty Nears End

• India and Bangladesh commenced joint water measurements on Padma and Ganga rivers on January 1.
• This marks the final year of the 30-year Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996 and expiring in December 2026.
• Measurements are being taken at Hardinge Bridge (Padma, Bangladesh) and Farakka (Ganga, India).
• Teams from India's CWC and Bangladesh Water Development Board are involved, with enhanced security for the Indian team in Bangladesh.
• Water levels will be measured every 10 days from January 1 to May 31, as both nations discuss treaty renewal.

Why It Matters: India and Bangladesh start joint water measurements as the Ganges Treaty approaches its 2026 expiry.