Chenab River
Coverage of Chenab River in the Nexus archive.
- Heavy rain warning raises flood risk in low-lying areas
Heavy monsoon rains are expected to cause urban flooding and inundation in low-lying areas of multiple cities across Pakistan, with medium to high flows in nullahs linked to Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi rivers. Tarbela Dam is nearing maximum capacity, and authorities are on high alert as the National Disaster Management Authority reviews flood preparedness.
- Most parts of country brace for heavy rains
Pakistan's Flood Forecasting Division warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan until August 4, with risks of low-level flooding in the Indus River and potential flash flooding in hill torrents and urban areas. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority is monitoring river levels and issuing monsoon safety advisories.
- Parts of Punjab, Sindh face urban flooding risk
Parts of Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan face urban flooding risks due to rising water levels in Tarbela and Mangla dams amid monsoon rains. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported 45 deaths in Punjab from flooding, with medium to high flood levels in key rivers and nullahs.
- Flood level in Chenab eases from medium to low; PMD forecasts fresh rain spell for upper parts of Punjab from July 29
Flood levels in the Chenab River have eased to low from medium, while the Met Office forecasts fresh rainfall starting July 29 in Punjab and northern regions. The PDMA reported stable water flows in several rivers, low-level flooding at specific sites, and urged residents in floodplains to evacuate.
- NDMA warns of rising flood risks as Chenab sees medium-level flooding
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned of rising flood risks in Pakistan as monsoon rains caused medium-level flooding in the Chenab River and low-level flooding in the Indus, Ravi, and Kabul Rivers. Flash floods and urban flooding risks are expected in multiple regions, with advisories urging public caution and preparedness.
- Chenab remains in high flood as rains lash held Kashmir, Punjab
The Chenab River remains in high flood as heavy rains persist in held Kashmir and Punjab. The Flood Forecasting Division warns river flows may rise further until July 25 due to monsoon rains and westerly weather systems, with urban and flash flooding risks in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
- Chenab water level likely to surge following ongoing rains in Indian-occupied Kashmir, Punjab
Heavy rains in Indian-occupied Kashmir and Punjab are expected to cause a significant surge in the Chenab River's water level, potentially reaching high-flood levels. The Pakistan Meteorological Department's Flood Forecasting Division warns of high flood risks in the Chenab, Jhelum, and other rivers, along with flash and urban flooding in multiple regions.
- Chenab flows surge after floods in held Kashmir
The Chenab River surged to 180,000 cusecs due to floods in Indian-occupied Kashmir, causing at least 11 deaths and prompting flood warnings for Chenab and Ravi rivers. A landslide in Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Kotli district killed a woman and two children, while the Flood Forecasting Division warned of increased flows from heavy monsoon rains and westerly waves.
- Dams on Chenab — a target?
India is accelerating construction of multiple hydro projects on the Chenab River, including Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, Ratle, and Sawalkote, with tenders issued to firms like Afcon Infrastructure and Bharat Heavy Electricals. Legal debates question whether Pakistan could target these dams under international law if they are deemed military tools, citing India's water minister's statement denying water flow to Pakistan and the suspended Indus Waters Treaty.
- Dar writes to UNSC president, highlights India's 'brazen violations' of Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar urged the UN Security Council to address India's alleged 'brazen violations' of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), citing two illegal infrastructure projects on the Chenab River that threaten Pakistan's water security and regional stability. The letter warns of India's attempts to alter the treaty-governed flow of western rivers, with implications for international peace.
- Pakistan assails 17 Indian water projects, calls them ‘tools for hydro-hegemony’
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar accused India of constructing at least 17 water projects to alter the Indus river system, labeling them as tools for 'hydro-hegemony'. He criticized India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and highlighted concerns over illegal actions including reservoir creation and river diversion projects.
- Analysis: BUDGET 2026-27: Can Pakistan afford to delay its dams?
Pakistan's 2026-27 budget proposes Rs179 billion for water and hydropower projects, far below the estimated Rs500 billion needed to avoid delays in major dams like Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu. Officials warn insufficient funding risks progress on critical infrastructure, which is vital for addressing water scarcity, climate change, and energy costs.
- Water wars washing away South Asia’s fragile peace
Pakistan accuses India of weaponizing water through infrastructure projects on the Chenab River, including a tunnel to divert water to the Beas basin in Himachal Pradesh and a sediment project. The article highlights the impact of water disputes on South Asia's peace.