A sharp drop in water flow from key dams in Pakistan's Indus Basin has sparked concerns over the country's agricultural and water security. According to recent reports cited by News18, the flow has declined by nearly 15% compared to the same period last year.

According to reports, Tarbela Dam is at 1,465 meters, perilously close to its dead level of 1,402 meters. Similarly, Chashma Dam is at 644 meters, barely six meters above its dead level, while Mangla Dam stands at 1,163 meters, slightly above its dead level of 1,050 meters.

The situation is particularly dire at Marala in Sialkot, where the Chenab River's flow has decreased dramatically within a week. The flow plummeted from 26,645 cusecs on May 28 to just 3,064 cusecs on June 5.

Earlier, India had put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following terrorist attacks in Pahalgam. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7.

Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.