Reasi, Sept. 1 -- The gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district have been opened due to the continuous rise in water levels in the Chenab River, following heavy rainfall in the region.

This decision was made as a precautionary measure to safely discharge excess water and prevent possible flooding downstream.

The situation is being closely monitored, and necessary precautions are being taken to ensure public safety.

Notably, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is currently in abeyance due to India's decision to suspend its participation in the treaty. This move was prompted by Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism (Pahalgam terror attack), which India believes fundamentally undermines the treaty's foundation of good...