Pakistan challenges India’s Chenab hydel projects at PCA claiming water storage claims are exaggerated

Published on 28 April 2026

The dispute centers on how much water India can store

Pakistan has taken India’s Chenab hydropower projects to the Permanent Court of Arbitration, accusing India of exaggerating water storage claims for projects such as Kiru. Pakistan argues the projects are tied to India’s power plans but could reduce downstream water availability. The move is likely to sharpen tension over cross-border water management in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan raised concerns at the Permanent Court of Arbitration over Chenab hydel projects
It alleges India exaggerates water storage figures for projects like Kiru
Pakistan warns downstream water availability could be affected
The projects are central to India’s hydropower and generation plans

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Pakistan challenges India’s Chenab hydel projects at PCA claiming water storage claims are exaggerated

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