December 4th 2025.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has clarified that water from the Sutlej and Beas rivers does not flow to Pakistan except during the monsoon season. This is due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, which can lead to significant flooding. In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Raj Bhushan Choudhary, explained that such releases of water only happen in exceptional circumstances. This is typically when the water levels in dams rise significantly, and there is a need to discharge water to ensure the safety of the dams.
Choudhary further elaborated that these releases of water to Pakistan are not a regular occurrence and only happen during the monsoon season. This is when there is a substantial amount of rainfall in the catchment areas of the Sutlej and Beas rivers. In other words, it is only during floods that the water from these rivers reaches Pakistan. Choudhary's statement came in response to questions about the flow of water to Pakistan during a session in the Lok Sabha.
In addition to this, Choudhary also mentioned that the water releases to Pakistan are not a result of any agreements or treaties between the two countries. Instead, they occur solely due to the natural phenomenon of heavy rainfall in the catchment areas during the monsoon season. This clarification from the Ministry of Jal Shakti comes amidst speculations and concerns about the flow of water to Pakistan. Choudhary's statement reaffirms that the water from the Sutlej and Beas rivers is primarily used for domestic purposes and for ensuring the safety of dams in India.
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