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Punjab Rejects Claims of Water Release to Pakistan, Blames J&K Streams for Floods
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:05 AM
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Punjab officials denied allegations that they released excess water to Pakistan, attributing the floods to runoff from Jammu & Kashmir streams.
Punjab officials have denied allegations that the state released excess water to Pakistan, stating that the floods are caused by runoff from Jammu & Kashmir streams.
The statement was issued by the Punjab Water Resources Department in response to reports in the media and social media claiming that the state had diverted water to Pakistan.
Punjab has faced criticism in the past for its water management practices, especially during the monsoon season when excess water can pose risks to downstream areas.
The denial comes amid heightened tensions over water sharing between India and Pakistan, with both sides closely monitoring river flows and water releases.
The statement was issued by the Punjab Water Resources Department in response to reports in the media and social media claiming that the state had diverted water to Pakistan.
Punjab has faced criticism in the past for its water management practices, especially during the monsoon season when excess water can pose risks to downstream areas.
The denial comes amid heightened tensions over water sharing between India and Pakistan, with both sides closely monitoring river flows and water releases.