Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is battling severe floods across 12 districts, leaving more than a thousand villages submerged and daily life in disarray. Among the hardest-hit areas are Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, and Ferozepur. Authorities have warned of further risks as heavy rainfall persists, with the Bhakra reservoir’s water level now just three feet below the danger point.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday night, assuring full cooperation from the Centre. In parallel, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appealed for relief efforts to be scaled up urgently, stressing that farmers, laborers, and small households must be prioritized in the recovery drive.
The Chief Minister has called for an emergency video conference with senior officials to review flood control measures and plan rehabilitation steps. Adding to the relief campaign, Cabinet Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh has pledged his year’s salary for flood-affected families.
Meanwhile, Rupnagar district witnessed a serious breach of the Nangal Bhakra feeder canal at multiple locations in Sri Anandpur Sahib. State minister Harjot Bains personally reached the site to coordinate rescue operations and assist residents.
