Punjab floods 2025 Archives

17 Sep

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Launches ‘Mission Chardi Kala’ to Rebuild Flood-Hit State

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Chandigarh, September 17: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched Mission Chardi Kala, a global fundraising campaign to support the rehabilitation of victims of the devastating 2025 floods in Punjab.In a video address, Mann described the disaster as “the most horrifying tragedy in Punjab’s history.” He said the floods submerged 2,300 villages, affected more than two million people, destroyed five lakh acres of crops, damaged 3,200 schools, 19 colleges, and 1,400 health facilities, and washed away 8,500 km of roads and 2,500 bridges. At least 56 lives were lost, while over seven lakh people were left homeless. The…

10 Sep

Reliance Launches Comprehensive Relief Operations in Flood-Hit Punjab

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Amritsar, September 10, 2025: Reliance Industries has stepped up with a large-scale humanitarian response to assist flood-hit communities in Punjab, focusing on worst-affected areas in Amritsar and Sultanpur Lodhi.The company said its teams are working closely with the state administration, panchayats, and local stakeholders to deliver urgent aid. “Our hearts go out to the people of Punjab in this hour of suffering. Families have lost homes, livelihoods, and security. The Reliance family stands with them, providing food, water, shelter, and care for both people and animals. This ten-point plan reflects our belief that We Care,” said Anant Ambani, Director, Reliance…

08 Sep

SAD to Boycott Vice Presidential Election, Citing Government Apathy Toward Punjab Flood Crisis

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Chandigarh, September 8, 2025 – The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced on Monday that it will boycott the upcoming Vice Presidential election, accusing both the Punjab and Central governments of abandoning the state during one of its worst-ever flood disasters.In a strongly worded statement, the party said that while Punjab reels under devastation, the nation is preoccupied with the Vice Presidential poll. “We represent the voice and pain of Punjabis. Therefore, SAD will not participate in tomorrow’s Vice Presidential election,” the statement read.SAD leaders highlighted that nearly one-third of Punjab remains submerged, with widespread destruction of homes, farmland, and crops.…

03 Sep

Punjab Floods 2025: All Educational Institutions Across Punjab Closed Till Sept 7

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With floods disrupting normal life in large parts of Punjab, the state government has announced a temporary suspension of classes in all educational institutions until September 7, 2025. The announcement was made by the Punjab Education Minister, who informed through a social media post that the decision was taken under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The order extends to schools, colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes, covering both government and private sectors. Officials stated that the step was necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff, as many districts remain affected by heavy rains…

17 Aug

Punjab Flood Crisis Deepens, Farmland Submerged Across Districts

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Chandigarh, August 17, 2025: The flood situation in Punjab worsened on Saturday as heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh pushed up river and reservoir levels, raising fears of a repeat of the 2023 floods.Punjab Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Barinder Goyal said that while the Bhakra and Ranjit Sagar dams still have buffer capacity, Pong Dam has reached 1,378 feet. He added that controlled water release is being carried out after consultations with the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).In Kapurthala’s Bopur Tapu belt, breaches in locally raised embankments left nearly 3,000 out of 3,500 acres under water. Around 600 residents, including…