India's Water Strike: Chenab's Waves to Quench Rajasthan's Thirst, Pakistan Fumes

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News18•08-02-2026, 18:13
India's Water Strike: Chenab's Waves to Quench Rajasthan's Thirst, Pakistan Fumes
- •India suspends Indus Waters Treaty after Pahalgam attack, initiating 'water strike' against Pakistan.
- •Four major projects on Chenab fast-tracked to divert water to Rajasthan via Punjab, targeting 2028 completion.
- •Sawalkot (1856 MW), Pakal Dul (1000 MW), Dulhasti Stage-II (260 MW), Ratle (850 MW) and Kiru-Kwar projects are on 'fast track' mode.
- •Pakal Dul project, India's first storage project on Chenab, allows control over water flow to Pakistan.
- •India no longer shares data or gives notice to Pakistan, accelerating dam construction and desilting old dams.
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