US EditionWater Wars: Punjab and Haryana Clash Over River Rights
- On May 1, 2025, the Bhakra Beas Management Board decided to supply Haryana with a flow of 8,500 cubic feet per second from the Bhakra dam, intensifying disputes between Punjab and Haryana over water distribution.
- The dispute escalated because Punjab, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, argued Haryana had already used 103 percent of its allocation and opposed any additional release, while Haryana officials demanded their share amidst accusations of politicization.
- The Finance Minister of Punjab reported that the state has utilized 89 percent of its allocated water quota, while Haryana and Rajasthan have exceeded their shares by using 103 percent and 110 percent respectively. He also highlighted that water levels in major reservoirs such as Bhakra have dropped compared to the previous year, exacerbating the region's concerns about water scarcity.
- Punjab officer Akashdeep Singh opposed releasing surplus water to Haryana without proper indent and was removed from his post, reflecting increasing internal divisions within BBMB and politicization of dam management.
- The conflict led Punjab to secure the Nangal dam, intensify protests, and organize special legislative sessions, illustrating a deepening political and inter-state water crisis with implications for regional cooperation and water management.
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Water Wars: Punjab and Haryana Clash Over River Rights
Water Wars: Punjab and Haryana Clash Over River Rights An all-party meeting organized by the Aam Aadmi Party unfolded in Punjab on Friday to address escalating tensions over water sharing with Haryana.Key political figures, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, attended the gathering to oppose the Bhakra Beas Management Board's decision to release water to Haryana, citing unfair distribution.In response, Punjab authorities have increase…
Punjab, Haryana lock horns over water sharing issue, CM Mann says supplying additional water not possible
Punjab and Haryana locked horns over water sharing issue on Thursday again with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann saying additional water is not there to supply to Haryana. Bhagwant Mann says, "Haryana has used its share of water. It runs from May 21 to May 21, they have used their water till March itself. Now, they are asking for additional water, which we don't have. Our paddy season has arrived, we have fixed our canal system, now Punjab is using …
Harjot Bains Makes Second Straight Visit to Nangal Dam, Vows to Block Excess Water Release to Haryana
Nangal: Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains and Deputy Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha S. Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, on Friday evening, visited Nangal Dam to ensure that Punjab’s water won’t go to Haryana. They also met the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, safeguarding the dam around the clock, besides taking updates from officials on the current situation. Notably, Harjot Bains visited the dam for the 2…
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