According to a senior official, the Indian High Commission
in Islamabad contacted the Foreign Office at 10am on Sunday, cautioning about a
“significant flood situation.”
This marks the first major communication between the two
countries since the May conflict, when bilateral ties deteriorated sharply.
Officials emphasized that the exchange was in line with the
Indus Waters Treaty, which obliges both sides to share data on river flows and
flood forecasts during the monsoon season.
Following the alert, the Government of Pakistan issued
warnings to all relevant federal and provincial departments, including the
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), irrigation departments and
military engineering units.
The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty requires India and Pakistan to
share flood-related data to help protect downstream communities and minimize
damage from natural disasters.
While tensions remain high, officials described India’s
latest move as a “positive gesture” under the treaty framework. The
spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was unavailable for comment.
