India Rejects Pakistan’s Claim of Deliberate Flooding

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs released a statement today rejecting the Pakistani government’s claim that India orchestrated flooding in the disputed border area. "The allegation is unsubstantiated and serves only to inflame tensions," the statement read. The claim was first raised by Pakistani officials in a press briefing earlier this week. India has repeatedly maintained that the floods were a natural occurrence caused by heavy monsoon rains. The dismissal comes amid ongoing diplomatic talks between the two countries over border disputes. Analysts say the move is aimed at de-escalating a sensitive issue that could affect bilateral relations.