Kashmir backs Indus Waters Treaty suspension amid heatwave

People hope for better irrigation, smarter energy use

With crops suffering from erratic weather and not enough water, many here feel it's time to put local needs first.
Even though Kashmir generates a lot of hydropower, most of it gets sold outside while residents still have to buy electricity.
People like Tanveer Hussain hope this move means better irrigation, smarter energy use, and more investment at home—maybe even a more sustainable future for the region.