India has issued a fresh flood warning to Pakistan regarding rising water levels in the Sutlej River, marking the second official contact within 24 hours. According to diplomatic sources, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad reached out to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to share updated flood information.
Officials said that India has shared flood-related data in the past as well, especially during high rainfall and dam releases. However, this time, the warning came not through the Indus Waters Commission, but via diplomatic channels. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed the unusual route of communication and emphasized that India is obligated to fully comply with the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
He also stated that bypassing the agreed commission and using direct diplomatic communication violates standard protocol. Pakistan has reiterated that India must adhere to all clauses of the treaty without exception. The Foreign Office warned that unilateral actions by India could seriously undermine peace and stability in the region.
This latest warning follows a similar message just a night earlier, when India alerted Pakistan about potential flooding in the Tawi River at Jammu. That message marked the first direct contact between the two countries since the brief war that broke out in May.
It’s important to note that following the May 2025 conflict, India had announced its unilateral withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty, a move strongly rejected by Pakistan. Despite that announcement, India continues to relay flood warnings, indicating partial cooperation on river management amid tense diplomatic ties.