A sudden increase in the water levels of the Jhelum river, reportedly caused by India’s unannounced water release from the Uri Dam, has caused widespread chaos in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The unexpected surge has resulted in a water crisis in Hattian Bala, compelling locals to evacuate their homes. The Pakistani government has strongly criticized this move, labeling it as a breach of the Indus Waters Treaty, which has further strained the already tense relationship between India and Pakistan.