India shares flood data with Pakistan as water levels rise along border areas, especially in Punjab. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the move on Friday.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has not affected this cooperation. He clarified that data is shared through India’s High Commission in Islamabad and other diplomatic channels.
“This step is purely humanitarian. Given the heavy rainfall and flooding, timely alerts are vital for saving lives,” Jaiswal explained.
Pakistan has seen severe monsoon floods this year, claiming over 850 lives. Several districts remain under water. Low-lying villages along the India-Pakistan border are also at risk, with swollen rivers being tracked closely.
In the last ten days, India has twice shared hydrological data with Pakistan. These updates were widely reported in Pakistani media.
MEA sources stressed that this arrangement only addresses the current flood emergency. It does not relate to the IWT, which stays suspended.
