The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied allegations that India caused flooding in Pakistan by releasing river waters.In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that Pakistani authorities acknowledged the rise in river levels due to heavy monsoon rains in catchment areas.He cited Pakistan's own flood advisory, issued on July 22, which attributed the high flows in the Chenab River to increased rainfall.Jaiswal emphasized that the flooding was a natural hydrological response to monsoon activity and not a deliberate act by India.

The MEA also rejected claims of withholding flood warnings, stating that river discharges did not reach extraordinary levels requiring special alerts.

Despite tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty suspension due to Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism, India continues sharing flood data with Pakistan through diplomatic channels.

The comments come amid ongoing disputes between the two nations, with the MEA reaffirming its stance on maintaining the treaty in abeyance until Pakistan addresses terrorism concerns.