India's Surprise Water Release Raises Concerns

• India unexpectedly released water from J&K's Baglihar and Salal dams, a move typically reserved for August.
• This action follows India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty post-Pahalgam attack, raising regional tensions.
• Reservoir flushing increases downstream water levels in Pakistan temporarily but could lead to reduced flows later.
• Concerns arise over potential impacts on hydropower output during the lean water season.
• The release was done without prior notification to Pakistan, breaching usual protocol under the treaty.

Source: The Hindu