Mass evacuations in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers
Summary
Pakistan has evacuated tens of thousands in eastern Punjab following India's release of water from swollen rivers amid heavy monsoon rains, raising fears of severe flooding.
Key Points
- Pakistan evacuated over 103,000 people in eastern Punjab due to flooding risks from India's release of water from swollen rivers.
- New Delhi alerted Islamabad about possible cross-border flooding, marking the first public diplomatic contact in months.
- Floods triggered by seasonal rains have killed over 800 people in Pakistan since June 26, with additional casualties in Kashmir.
- The recent flood warning was issued through diplomatic channels, bypassing the suspended Indus Waters Treaty mechanism.
