Jhelum River: The Focal Point of Indus Water Treaty

The Indus Water Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan, with the World Bank as a signatory witness, dividing the control of six rivers in the Indus River system. Following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India has placed the Indus Water Treaty in “abeyance”, halting India's obligations, including the sharing of crucial hydrological data with Pakistan.

Jhelum Basin covers an area of 51051.5 ​Sq. Km.  which include both upstream and downstream region supporting extensive irrigation systems in both India's Kashmir and Pakistan’s Punjab province. Hydropower projects on the river, such as India’s Uri, contribute significantly to regional electricity supply, while Pakistan relies on dams like Mangla for power and irrigation.

This is a Story Map to understand the journey and significance of monitoring developments in this major tributary of Indus. Scroll down here or go to ArcGIS StoryMaps to view.

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