Punjab Flood Crisis: Ravi, Sutlej and Beas in Punjab, 37 deaths and 3.75 lakh acres of crop were submerged. Dam broken, village cut. Today Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Arvind Kejriwal will visit. Will farmers get special relief package from the Center?
Punjab Floods Disaster: Punjab is currently facing a severe flood. Large rivers like Sutlej, Beas and Ravi are in spate, which has submerged hundreds of villages. The fields, houses and roads have been submerged in water and there are constant difficulties in relief and rescue operations. So far 37 people have died and thousands of families have become homeless. In such a situation, the question is arising whether the government and administration are ready to deal with this crisis?
How much did the situation worse in the floods in Punjab?
Around 1655 villages in 23 districts of Punjab have been badly affected due to heavy rains and the rise of the river. 3.75 lakh acres of agricultural land is submerged. Farmers’ crops are being ruined and livestock has also suffered heavy losses. Dhusi dams on which the hopes of the villagers were also swept away.
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Are relief work arriving on time?
Relief and rescue operations have slowed down due to the disconnection of villages. People are being transported to safe places with boats and temporary resources, but many villages are still waiting for help. The question is, is the administration able to help everywhere?
How much loss to farmers and villagers?
The farming is the backbone of Punjab, but this floods destroyed the expectations of the farmers. There has been a loss of crores of rupees due to ruin crops. The houses of the villagers collapsed and livestock was also swept away. Farmers are now demanding relief package from the central and state government.
Why the visit of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan is important?
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has come to visit flood affected areas of Punjab. They will meet farmers and affected families and meet with officials. The tour has hoped that the central government can take a big decision on the relief package.
Will the entry of Arvind Kejriwal increase political heat?
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal will also visit flood affected areas in Punjab today. CM Bhagwant Maan will also be with him. There is a discussion in political circles that this tour is important not only for relief work but also for giving political messages.
What will be the special relief package from the center?
The Punjab government has demanded an interim relief package of Rs 20,000 crore from the Center. AAP leaders say that farmers and flood victims should get immediate help. Rahul Gandhi has also raised the issue of special relief package in the Lok Sabha. Now everyone’s eyes are on the announcement of the Center.
How deep the impact of flood is on politics?
The floods of Punjab have become not only a natural disaster, but also a political issue. The tussle over the package and funds between the central and the state government has intensified.