Chandigarh, Sept 4,2025|SKY LINK TIMES
Punjab floods is reeling under one of the worst floods in recent decades, with over 3.54 lakh people affected and widespread destruction across all 23 districts of the state. Torrential rains, swollen rivers, and controlled water releases from major dams have submerged villages, damaged crops, and taken a heavy toll on lives and livestock.
Key Impact of Punjab Floods
- Human Casualties: 37 deaths reported, 3 missing.
- Population Affected: 3.54 lakh people across 1,650 villages.
- Crops Lost: Over 1.48 lakh hectares of farmland destroyed, including paddy fields.
- Livestock: Hundreds of animals drowned.
- Institutions: All schools and colleges ordered shut till September 7.
Worst-Hit Districts
- Gurdaspur: 1.45 lakh people affected (worst hit)
- Amritsar: 1.17 lakh people affected
- Ferozepur: 39,076 affected
- Fazilka: 21,500 affected
- Other districts: Pathankot, Patiala, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Mansa, Kapurthala
Relief & Rescue
- Agencies Involved: Indian Army, Air Force, BSF, NDRF, NGOs working on rescue and evacuation.
- Thousands evacuated to relief camps; DCs issue fresh warnings near rivers Satluj, Beas, Raavi & Ghaggar.
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- Punjab Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian assured all-out relief efforts.
- Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini pledged support to Punjab in this crisis.
Weather Outlook
The IMD Chandigarh has predicted a decrease in rainfall till Sept 8, offering a glimmer of hope. However, light to moderate rains are still expected, keeping the flood risk high.
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