India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s claims that New Delhi “deliberately caused flooding” across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit‑Baltistan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab, where at least 37 people have died in rain‑related incidents. Responding to the allegations, India stated that the recent rise in water levels in the Chenab river is the result of intense monsoon rainfall over Jammu and adjoining catchment areas — not any upstream action by Indian authorities.
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar called Pakistan’s accusations “baseless”, emphasising that India has released no excess water and that all river flows are consistent with natural monsoon patterns. He noted that the region has experienced heavy rainfall over the past four days, triggering flash floods, landslides, and widespread damage to homes, crops, livestock, and infrastructure.
Pakistan’s media, including Dawn, reported severe flooding across multiple provinces, prompting Islamabad to suggest that India may have contributed to the surge. India’s response underscores its long‑standing position that monsoon‑driven hydrological changes should not be politicised, especially during humanitarian crises.
The exchange adds another layer to India‑Pakistan tensions, where water management often becomes entangled with broader diplomatic disputes. India maintains that all actions remain within the framework of established river agreements and hydrological norms.