Heavy rainfall in Pathankot and Hoshiarpur in Punjab has led to a rise in the water levels of rivers. Several villages have been affected by floods, bridges have collapsed, and fields have been submerged. The administration has established relief centers, assured assistance to those affected, and is maintaining vigilance.
Chandigarh: In the Pathankot and Hoshiarpur districts of Punjab, continuous heavy rainfall has caused river water levels to rise to dangerous levels. The sudden increase in water in the Ujh and Ravi rivers has flooded several villages. Areas bordering the Indo-Pak border have been particularly affected by the rain that started on Saturday (August 23) night.
A 30-40 feet stretch of road near Jalalian Drain has been washed away, while a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway has been damaged. Punjab Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak visited the affected areas on Sunday (August 24) and assessed the situation in the Bamial region.
Minister Assured Compensation to Farmers
Due to heavy rains, the water level of the Beas River in the Mukerian area has risen rapidly, causing water to flood the fields of several villages. Although water has not yet entered homes, the administration has warned local residents to remain vigilant and move to safer locations as needed.
Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak assured the announcement of compensation after assessing the damage to crops and fields of the affected farmers. A b current of water is flowing in Chakki Khad, and 59,900 cusecs of water was released from the Pong Dam in the morning, which was reduced to 23,700 cusecs by evening. Efforts are being made to control the situation in flood-affected areas as a result.
Relief Work Continues in Kapurthala
Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal said that the administration is constantly monitoring the situation. Relief centers have been set up in affected areas at government schools, Lakh Warian, and Mand Kuka. Adequate arrangements for accommodation, food, and medicines have been made in these centers.
Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are continuously engaged in relief work and moving people to safer locations in the affected areas. Officials have appealed to local residents to avoid unnecessary travel in flood-affected areas and to follow government instructions.
Appeal to Local Residents to Stay Safe After Bridge Collapse
Several villages in Bamial and Dinanagar have been affected due to the collapse of the Jalalian bridge and road closure. The administration has made full preparations to open the roads and restore traffic. Local residents have been urged to avoid going to flood-affected areas and to stay in safe places.
