India's Water Minister Vows No Water Flow to Pakistan Amid Indus Treaty Tension

India’s Water Minister C. R. Patil announced that the country is working to ensure that "not a single drop of water will go (to Pakistan) in the coming years," following New Delhi’s suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025. The suspension came after India accused Pakistan of supporting an attack in Indian‑administered Kashmir, leading to a brief armed clash.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry warned that any attempt to cut or divert the trans‑border rivers would be "a highly irresponsible act" and could be treated as an act of war. Experts note that India’s existing dams cannot fully stop the flow and that new infrastructure would take several years to build. Pakistan has appealed to the UN Security Council, warning of grave peace, security, and humanitarian consequences for South Asia if water supplies are disrupted.