07
Sep
Chandigarh: The devastating floods in Punjab have claimed at least 51 lives, with authorities confirming that more than 22,000 stranded residents have been evacuated from marooned areas across the state. Fresh fatalities were reported from Amritsar and Rupnagar districts, while officials noted five more deaths after the release of the last update. Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said nearly 1,996 villages are under water in 22 districts, affecting close to 3.9 lakh people. Over 2,100 hectares of farmland and standing crops have also been destroyed. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema termed the disaster the most destructive in the past…
