$60bn Indian plan for river storage raises alarm
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Why in news
Wapda Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed warned that India's $60 billion investment in river storage projects along the Jhelum and Chenab rivers could increase Pakistan's flood and drought risks.
Background
The Wapda Chairman highlighted a $60 billion Indian investment plan for storage projects along the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. The discussion involved federal-provincial dialogue regarding the need for large dams to capture floodwaters and mitigate potential disruptions from India.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's planned investment in river storage projects is $60 billion.
- PlaceJhelum and Chenab rivers are the primary focus of the storage projects.
- BodyWapda (Water and Power Development Authority) is the body involved in Pakistan's water infrastructure.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of transboundary water management and infrastructure development on regional security and hydro-politics in the Indus Basin.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydro-politics: Potential weaponization of river flows and downstream water scarcity
- Infrastructure gap: Lack of domestic storage capacity leading to heightened flood/drought vulnerability
- Regional friction: Impact of upstream storage projects on downstream water security
Keywords: transboundary water · hydro-politics · water security · regional stability · infrastructure development
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