India and Water Problems with Neighbors

May 16, 2026, 21:03
AsiaInternational

Introduction

India has problems with Bangladesh and Pakistan. They fight about water from big rivers.

Main Body

India and Bangladesh share the Ganges river. They have a water agreement, but it ends in 2026. Bangladesh is unhappy because India blocks some water. Now, Bangladesh wants help from China to fix another river. India also has a problem with Pakistan. They have a treaty about the Indus river. India stopped this treaty after a terror attack in 2025. India says it will not give water if Pakistan helps terrorists. India does not listen to a special court in the city of Hague. India says the court is not legal. India will not change its mind about the water.

Conclusion

India is angry with Pakistan because of security. India and Bangladesh disagree about water rules.

Learning

The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes problems using simple verbs. To reach A2, you need to connect a Person/Country to an Action.

1. The 'Fight' Pattern

  • They fight about water.
  • India and Bangladesh disagree.
  • Pattern: [Who] →\rightarrow [Action] →\rightarrow [What/Who]

2. Stopping Things Notice these words for ending something:

  • Ends (The agreement ends in 2026)
  • Blocks (India blocks some water)
  • Stopped (India stopped this treaty)

3. Simple 'Will' for the Future When the text talks about the future or a decision, it uses will + verb:

  • India will not give water.
  • India will not change its mind.

Quick Tip: To speak at an A2 level, don't use long words. Use short words like fight, block, stop, and change to explain a problem.

Vocabulary Learning

water (n.)
A clear liquid that people drink and plants need to grow.
Example:I drink water every morning.
river (n.)
A large natural stream of water that flows toward an ocean, lake, or another river.
Example:The Ganges river is very important to many people.
agreement (n.)
A deal or promise that two or more parties make.
Example:They signed an agreement about sharing water.
court (n.)
A place where judges make decisions about laws and disputes.
Example:The court in the city of Hague helps solve problems.
treaty (n.)
A formal agreement between two or more countries.
Example:The treaty about the Indus river was stopped by India.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or mad because of something.
Example:India is angry with Pakistan because of security issues.
rules (n.)
Guidelines or instructions that people follow to keep order.
Example:They disagree about water rules.