India moves to stop Ravi waters to Pak as Shahpur Kandi dam nears finish

2026-02-16 - 19:05

India is set to redirect surplus Ravi river water, previously flowing into Pakistan, to its own drought-prone regions once the Shahpur Kandi dam becomes operational. This significant move, expected by March 31, will irrigate vast areas in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, marking a strategic shift in water resource management following a policy change regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.