Heavy Rain Triggers Cross-Border Flooding, Millions Evacuated India, Pakistan

Northern India and Pakistan are facing severe flooding due to ongoing heavy monsoon rains, which have caused rivers to overflow and forced the release of dam waters, worsening the situation on both sides of the border. India has issued multiple flood warnings to Pakistan regarding the release of water from dams on shared rivers like the Sutlej and Chenab, communicating these alerts on humanitarian grounds despite suspending routine data exchanges under the Indus Waters Treaty. The flooding has resulted in hundreds of deaths, displacement of millions, and widespread destruction of crops and infrastructure, particularly in the Punjab regions of both countries. Pakistan's Provincial Disaster Management Authority and national agencies have warned of increased risk due to continued rain and advised residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions. A recent AI-driven study predicts that Pakistan may face recurring cycles of extreme floods and droughts every 15 years, exacerbated by climate change and melting glaciers, which complicate water resource management. Both nations are bracing for further devastation as heavy rainfall is forecast to persist, highlighting the urgent need for cooperative flood management despite political tensions.