Kunar River Dam: India Backs Afghanistan, Pakistan Water Concern
Why in the news
India’s support for the Afghan dam adds a new strand to regional water politics.
Key facts
- Tributaries: Pech and Lotkoh.
- Part of the Indus Basin; snow and glacier fed, so perennial.
| Stage | Place |
|---|---|
| Start | Chitral region, Pakistan |
| Middle | Kunar and Nangarhar provinces |
| Joins | Kabul River near Jalalabad, then Indus near Attock |
Significance
- Stronger India-Afghanistan water and energy ties; possible Pakistani scarcity.
Exam angle
- Pakistani name: Chitral River.