Punjab Faces Flood Threat After Heavy Rainfall
Continuous heavy rainfall in Punjab and adjoining hilly regions has triggered flood-like conditions, prompting the state government to intensify rescue and relief operations. Officials have been instructed to strengthen river embankments, monitor canals and rivulets, and ensure round-the-clock evacuation of people from vulnerable villages to safer locations.
District administrations across Punjab have activated emergency protocols, while Cabinet ministers and legislators are leading operations on the ground. Relief material, medical supplies, and food packets are being distributed in affected areas, with priority given to flood-hit villages along the Sutlej, Ghaggar, and Chitti Vein.
Harjot Singh Baines Leads Relief in Rupnagar
In Rupnagar district, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Baines is personally supervising monitoring and rescue measures in the Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency. Evacuation drives have begun in villages along the Sutlej, including Harsa Bela, Bela Ramgarh, Bhalan, Singhpura, Taraf Majara, and Majari. Residents are being urged to shift to government relief camps.
The minister stressed that safeguarding human lives is the top priority. Social organizations and volunteers are also extending support to help relocate families and livestock. High alert has been issued for villages in Sri Chamkaur Sahib and Rupnagar near the Sutlej’s embankments.
Ministers Visit Flood-Hit Regions Across Punjab
Several ministers and senior leaders have reached flood-affected regions to oversee relief work.
- Dr. Ravjot Singh visited Shivalik Nagar Dholwaha, Khalwana, Diowal and Badowal in his Sham Chaurasi constituency. He interacted with families and assured them of speedy grievance redressal.
- Laljit Singh Bhullar and Harbhajan Singh ETO, joined by senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, visited villages in Tarn Taran, including Mararh and Kirhian, where erosion has damaged farmland.
- In Jalandhar, Mahinder Bhagat inspected Kukkar village near Chitti Vein, where water levels have risen sharply. He directed the district administration to stay on constant alert.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal sought Army assistance to strengthen embankments in Sangowal village, where the Sutlej flow has increased significantly.
Relief and Evacuation in Ajnala and Sultanpur Lodhi
In Amritsar’s Ajnala region, MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal distributed relief kits alongside Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. Families in flood-hit areas received food supplies and essential goods.
Meanwhile, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian reached Sultanpur Lodhi with four trucks carrying food, water, and animal fodder. Relief was distributed in villages Mand Inderpur and Yousafpur Darewal, where standing crops have been damaged.
Infrastructure Damage and Repair Work
Heavy rain has also damaged infrastructure in several districts. At Nayagaon in SAS Nagar, MP Malwinder Singh Kang and Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal inspected the Khuda Lahora–Nada road, which was eroded by Patiala Ki Rao. Repair works have started to restore connectivity.
In Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Deputy Commissioner Ankurjeet Singh reported that the Sutlej water level at Dhaingarpur stood at 65,000 cusecs. A breach in the embankment was repaired overnight with community support. Strengthening measures are underway to prevent further damage.
In Barnala, Deputy Commissioner T. Banith urged residents of unsafe buildings to shift to government camps. In Patiala, Deputy Commissioner Preeti Yadav alerted the Army and requested people in flood-prone Ghaggar villages to relocate immediately.
At Fazilka, Deputy Commissioner Amarpreeet Kaur Sandhu advised residents to remain alert as 3.11 lakh cusecs of water was released from Hussainiwala Headworks. District teams are on round-the-clock standby to provide assistance.
Government Prioritises Safety and Relief
The Punjab Government has emphasised safe evacuation, timely medical care, and relief distribution. Officials said embankment strengthening, food supply distribution, and rescue operations will continue until water levels recede.
State authorities are working closely with the Army, NDRF, and local volunteers to mitigate the impact of the floods. Citizens have been urged to cooperate with evacuation orders and avoid returning to unsafe homes until cleared by officials.