When Floods Unite: India’s Crisis, Pakistan’s Narrative

A Tale of Two Floods

India is currently facing one of the largest floods in its recent history—far more destructive than what Pakistan has endured. Eastern Punjab, Haryana, and even the desert province of Rajasthan are submerged. Cities in Rajasthan, usually parched, are under water. In Ambala, streets have turned into canals. In Jammu, the bridge over the Tawi River collapsed under raging waters.

In the east, Arunachal Pradesh reels from landslides and torrential rains, while Himachal Pradesh faces devastation similar to Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Humanitarian Gestures Amidst Tensions

Despite strained relations, India has officially contacted Pakistan four times to provide advance flood warnings on humanitarian grounds. According to Pakistani media, India also extended wishes for Pakistan’s safety during this crisis.

Yet, the headline that dominated Pakistani media was simple and predictable: “India did not stop its water aggression.”

Shifting the Blame

It is an easy way out—when nothing can be done internally, blame is shifted onto the external enemy. Historically, Pakistan’s establishment has deflected public attention from domestic failures by amplifying anti-India sentiment. The people, conditioned to accept this narrative, often fall into the same cycle, while the establishment escapes accountability.

Profits from Hostility

For many, hostility toward India is not just ideology—it is livelihood. The more hatred they spread, the greater the rewards. The cycle of propaganda ensures that the public remains emotionally charged, while those in power benefit quietly.

Eternal Enemy or Convenient Escape?

The rhetoric of “eternal enemies” resonates with certain sections of society. Ironically, those who echo this the loudest are often members of the elite, who themselves invest abroad, build assets worth millions, and live comfortably away from the consequences of their own words.

Border Theater in the Midst of Floods

Even during Pakistan’s own floods, images from the Lahore-Wagah border showed soldiers performing ceremonial displays in drenched uniforms. For some, the symbolism of defiance outweighs the urgency of compassion. Nationalism, it seems, must march on—even if both nations are drowning.

Conclusion

Floods in India and Pakistan expose not just the vulnerability of the region to climate disasters but also the fragility of political narratives. Where natural calamities could serve as a moment of shared humanity, they are too often twisted into headlines of hostility. If the people are taught only to hate, then even disaster becomes another stage for performance politics.

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