Punjab is facing the worst floods in 30 years after heavy monsoon rains, leaving villages, farms, and families in crisis.
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Damage Across the State
- More than 1,400 villages in 23 districts are under water.
- Around 3.5 lakh people have been affected.
- Crops on over 3 lakh acres of land are destroyed.
- At least 29 people have died, and many are missing.
Struggle of Farmers
- Farmers say, “Everything is gone” as fields and harvests are washed away in Punjab Floods
- In Patiala district, over 10,000 acres of farmland is damaged.
- Many families also lost their homes, cattle, and food grains.
Rescue and Relief Work for Punjab Floods
- Army, NDRF, and BSF teams are rescuing people.
- More than 21,000 people have been shifted to safer places.
- Relief camps are giving food, water, and medical help.
- Volunteers and religious groups like SGPC are running free langars.
Bhakra Dam Alert
- Bhakra Dam is near danger level.
- Authorities will release 80,000–85,000 cusecs of water.
- People in Nangal, Anandpur Sahib, and nearby villages have been told to evacuate.
- Schools in flood-hit areas will remain closed till Sept 7.
Government Response
- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan blamed illegal mining for weak embankments.
- Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has asked the Centre for ₹60,000 crore pending funds.
- He also demanded better compensation for farmers than the current ₹6,800 per acre.
Bigger Worry
- Experts say these floods are linked to climate change and unpredictable monsoon rains.
- Stronger Punjab floods control systems and planning are needed to avoid such disasters in future.
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Punjab is in a deep crisis—fields are destroyed, families displaced, and the coming days will be crucial for both relief and rebuilding.
