China factor significant in India’s water war game

[Sanchez]

Although personally I don't like the idea of blackmailing innocent population with water but about China, let me tell you couple of facts.

China is already diverting water from Tsangpo river.

An excerpt from wiki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zangmu_Dam)


After denying the existence of a plan they have changed their stance to "only a small dam" and slowly they will construct more.

As for diverting indus by China, one thing will be certain. Pakistan cannot blame india any more cause it would be china stopping the water flow.

Chinese are surreptitious people who were better under japanese rule.



You better search for wind current directions across china and take back your words !

You must be an idiot by citing the zangmu dam. Reported your insult on Chinese people. Are you not an Indian decendent who is still licking your British masters?

 

[wiseone2]

First & Foremost it is a River Flow not a Tap water where India can turn it On & OFF ... india would require to build Dams (Dozens of it) first in order to stop & consequentially store the continuous incoming flow of water ... it is such a Logistical nightmare that i can't even ...

IWT is arbitrated by World Bank so any significant violation will trigger its response & would result in bring a whole new string of issues to india for being the "Aggressor"

Pakistan with the population of 200 Million Population is already water scarce & should india even try to re-visit the treaty ...won't be able to win any additional leverages over the water it already have ...

The International Community won't let india get away with Water Scarce Pakistan ... as it would create a human tragedy.

the only significant threat is india try to tamper with the water flow provisions ... Pakistan is supposed to get no less than 80% of the Three Eastern Rivers and india can try to reduce tht share illegally .... Pakistan have to be aware of such tactics and bring it to world's notice whenever this happens .. Pakistan REALLY need to build its Dam at the earliest to keep water reserves in case of any untoward happening (these Dams eventually are a necessity given the Global Warming).

So in short india can gloat all it wants as it always does .. but imagining tht turning a Tap close, Pakistan will turn into a desert in a day and no one will bat an eye ... come on be Realistic ...... Oh wait we are talking about india .... Meri saadgi dekh kiya chata hoon !


PS: I have a very serious prediction that in coming 20-30 years if not less... a war over Indus River water is brewing ... regardless of india try to control the Indus water or not .... as Global warming will make water an scarcity and increasing population will compound the problem ... Pakistan would have to take serious action to control all the Six River of IWT & Keep Kabul River flowing ... and any provocation form india or Afghanistan is not gonna be of any help !!!

what you say is true ? Pakistan's only choice is capitulation. you have to stop support for armed groups in India and Afghanistan

 

[ConcealCarry]

Stopping our water would be declaration of war. Pakistan MUST make itself very very clear on this issue and deal with any such attempt be taking out all dams in india.

 

[gutto786]

Pakistan should wake up and do something themselves for once to stop india from doing this. China will not block any water. When will Pakistan get this basic thing, there are no friends, only business!!

 

[ohmrlobalobayeh]

Chinese are surreptitious people who were better under japanese rule.

This post is extremely seditious- u could have been hunted down from being traced by hackers, with your residential address getting published online for all too see and raging mobs would have been turning up at your doorstep- armed with deadly weapons. In otherwords, you would be getting yourself killed if u posted this in Chinese forums.

 

[Sunan]

Indian rant started again to fool their public.Stoping the flow of water is an act of War.It is a War.indian military and govt knows that,Modi just want face saving Hence this Rant.. We can understand his situation...

 

[wiseone2]

Stopping our water would be declaration of war. Pakistan MUST make itself very very clear on this issue and deal with any such attempt be taking out all dams in india.

What do you think the Uri attack was ?

 

[That Guy]

pakistan had already planned to bomb indian dams and canals in case this happen.

It doesn't have to, as India would have zero choice but to let the water flow.

 

[Indian Jatt]

In addition to China factor Pakistan has to seriously consider war with India, if India stops Pakistani rivers.

Incase of India diverting rivers Pakistan should nuke India, as Pakistan has no other option.

Paaji kadhe hass bhi leya karo....
On topic: anything specific this time? Look India cannot and will not stop water, we will just make the deal 50-50 from 80-20 right now in favour of Pakistan, we will just increase our catchment area thats it....no need to worry, also gentlemen G and J thought that our relations would be like America and Canada....
Aisa thodi karenge aap ke saath...

In addition to China factor Pakistan has to seriously consider war with India, if India stops Pakistani rivers.

 

[Roybot]

How does China blocking the Indus affect India?

 

[el che]

India's upcoming projects in Indus basin
http://www.india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/w...=Hydro_Electric_Projects_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir
Even if India uses the western rivers within the treaty, it will have deadly impact. Use entire water of eastern rivers in summer. Diversion of 20 percent water from western rivers. Build more run of the river projects. A single dam while being filled blocks a river like Baglihar in 2008 affected Pakistan most. If huge number of dams are constructed though run of river based dams with a provision to store water to flush out the silt, they will have the combined capacity to block water. Chenab is heading that way. There are many ways to use river as a weapon. Allow less water in Summer, dump untreated sewage and industrial waste before they enter Pakistan. With increasing forex and stronger economy to fund these costly projects, retreating glaciers and unpredictable rains, situation will only worsen. Pakistan due to geography is already water starved with dependence on a single river basin whose water come from enemies Afghanistan and India. With Pakistan being agrarian country, even a portion of water taken away has devastating impact without blocking the entire river. Its not about blocking the western rivers. Its about reducing their flow and their impact in dry months

 

[GumNaam]

india does not control the water flow, world bank does. And China has immense control over the world bank as one of its major donors.

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

India does not depend on Indus. If at all China Dams the Indus only Pakistan will be further affected. As for Brahmaputra, significant water of Brahmaputra is from mighty tributaries like Teesta, Subansiri, Lohit, Dibang etc. The immense flow of Brahmaputra is due to high rainfall in North Eastern India which is far from water scarce. So China is not so significant here. Siang is only a major tributary of the Brahmaputra from China.

Pakistan is the most unfortunate country in the world with its lifeline with its biggest enemy. Not only Indus basin waters but pakistan may lose Kabul river also if India helps with the exploitation of Kabul river.

if it was possible Pakistan's neech "lowest" enemy cud have done it long time ago. Its a blessing which keeps us going, so keep planing and wishing thats all indian can do, surgical attack to indus water treaty and change its stance that oh i said lets fight for poverty bull crap.. thats so low of you guys.

 

[Syed_Adeel]

I think you are not aware of the Indus water treaty. Pakistan was given waters of Indus, Chenab and Jhelum because they flow through Kashmir. India kept the waters of Sutlej, Beas and Ravi as they are required by Indian Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. So you can say Kashmiris are deprived by the treaty. So they will only welcome the Indian exploitation of the western rivers.

It is not a question of "if" but "when" the treaty loses its relevance. India Pakistan relation is going south. Power and water requirements are ever rising. India is moving to a more nationalistic and aggressive mindset. So waging a water war is a much safer option with its benefits, low cost, maximum impact and has some justification.

check the context why this comment was given.

 

[el che]

if it was possible Pakistan's neech "lowest" enemy cud have done it long time ago. Its a blessing which keeps us going, so keep planing and wishing thats all indian can do, surgical attack to indus water treaty and change its stance that oh i said lets fight for poverty bull crap.. thats so low of you guys.

It was done on some occasions like Baglihar filling in 2008 or floods in Pakistan . But was not pursued aggressively as there was no necessity for the western river waters as the rivers through Indian Punjab is in India's control. Also the high cost of the projects.
But with relation Pakistan going south, water war is good option to please Indian voters as for the first time common people are also aware of this treaty. Add to it global warming, retreating glaciers, unpredictable rains, Indian appetite for power and water also rising. This will also help Kashmir whose rivers were given to Pakistan. Its a win win situation. Don't block but reduce the flow. Maintain a good image and slow poison Pakistan through long term strategy. No hype or chest thumping.