A sudden surge in the Jhelum river, believed to be caused by India’s unnotified water release from the Uri Dam, has sparked widespread chaos in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The unexpected discharge has resulted in a water emergency in Hattian Bala, prompting residents to evacuate the area. Pakistani officials have strongly criticized this move, citing it as a clear violation of the Indus Waters Treaty, which governs the sharing of rivers between the two countries. The incident has further strained the already tense relations between India and Pakistan.