A potential water crisis looms as India suspends the Indus Water Treaty in retaliation for recent terror attacks in Kashmir, prompting Pakistan to warn that this could be deemed an act of war. The 1960 treaty allocates river water between the two nations, with Pakistan relying heavily on the western rivers for its agriculture, which constitutes a significant portion of its economy. Amid rising tensions, India seeks treaty modifications citing its changing needs, while Pakistan fears severe repercussions for its water-dependent agriculture.
