Pakistan objects to hydroelectric projects on Chenab River.

Why in news?

• Recently, Pakistan objected to the construction of Rattle and Kwar hydroelectric projects on the Chenab River in Kashmir.
• Chenab River is formed by the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga streams (originating from Baralacha La) in Lahaul and Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
• It flows through Pangi valley (parallel to the Pir Panjal Range) before entering Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir and enters Sialkot (Pakistan) via Akhnoor of J&K.
• In Pakistan, Jhelum, Ravi and Satluj rivers merges with Chenab to form Panjnad River before draining into the Arabian Sea after its confluence with Indus River.