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At a meeting held in Balsamand village, residents demanded that water be released into the Barwala branch as per its sanctioned capacity and that pending projects be completed
The Indian government is working to divert water from rivers previously governed by the Indus Water Treaty to address water shortages within India. This involves multiple ministries and aims to benefit water-scarce states and their farmers.
Flooding in Punjab's Ravi and Beas rivers, exacerbated by water releases and heavy rainfall, has inundated farmland and threatened border villages. An MLA accuses Pakistan of diverting water and criticizes the central government for neglecting affected communities and violating water laws. The government is providing funds for repairs and damage assessment.
The Indian government plans to divert water from the Indus River system via a canal to other states, sparking opposition from Jammu and Kashmir's CM, who cites local water scarcity. Punjab and Pakistan also express concerns. The BJP remains silent, potentially due to political sensitivities.
