Floods have wreaked havoc in Punjab, leaving 1,312 villages submerged or affected, Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said on Sunday. The disaster has forced thousands out of their homes, triggering state-wide rescue and relief operations.
The worst-hit district is Gurdaspur, with 324 villages affected, followed by Kapurthala (123 villages). Other areas that have been badly affected are:
- Amritsar – 93 villages
- Barnala – 26 villages
- Bathinda – 21 villages
- Fazilka – 92 villages
- Ferozepur – 107 villages
- Hoshiarpur – 86 villages
- Jalandhar – 55 villages
- Ludhiana – 26 villages
- Mansa – 77 villages
- Pathankot – 81 villages
- Muktsar Sahib – 74 villages
- Tarn Taran – 45 villages
Thousands Evacuated From Danger Zones
So far, 14,936 people have been moved to safer areas. District-wise rescue operations reveal the scale of the crisis:
- Gurdaspur – 5,456 people rescued
- Ferozepur – 3,265 people
- Amritsar – 1,700 people
- Pathankot – 1,139 people
The minister emphasized that evacuations are still ongoing in low-lying and vulnerable pockets.
Relief Camps and Ongoing Support
Currently, 122 relief camps are operational across the state, providing temporary shelter to 6,582 displaced residents. These camps are supplying food, water, and medical support to those affected.
Minister Mundian lauded the combined efforts of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the Indian Army, Punjab Police, and NGOs in carrying out relentless rescue and relief missions.
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Government’s Call for Vigilance
“The entire state machinery is working round-the-clock to protect lives and property,” Mundian said, appealing to citizens to stay alert and cooperate with the authorities. Officials have warned that with weather conditions still unstable, residents in flood-prone areas should remain cautious and follow advisories.
