Punjab Flood Latest News: Punjab flood crisis deepens, all 23 district disaster declared. 3.75 lakh acres of crop submerged, millions of people affected. School-college closed till 7 September, CM Mann will visit Sangrur. Will the relief work be able to handle the situation or deepen the crisis?
Punjab Heavy Rain Update: Punjab Flood 2025 has created an outcry in the entire state. Floods have spread in all 23 districts due to continuous rains and water released from dams. The situation has deteriorated so much that the Punjab government has declared the entire state as a disaster. So far, about 3.5 lakh people have been affected and thousands have been evacuated to safe places. The impact of floods is not only limited to villages and cities, but it has also had a direct impact on 3.75 lakh acres of agricultural land and livestock.
Why schools and colleges were closed?
The government issued an order stating that all government, private and aided schools, universities and polytechnics of Punjab will remain closed till 7 September. This has a direct impact on the education of millions of children and youth. Can it proceed further in the coming days? This is a big question.
Can the situation worsen?
Experts say that this flood is the most severe disaster of the last several decades. Constant rains and the rise of the river can make the situation more serious. People are afraid that in the coming days and villages and cities may be hit by water.
What was the effect on farmers and villages?
The paddy crop of Punjab is almost completely submerged in water. Millions of farmers have been destroyed. Apart from this, there have also been reports of thousands of livestock flowing and dying. Many families in rural areas have been submerged in water. This has created a huge crisis on the livelihood of the people.
What steps did the government take?
The Chief Secretary has instructed all DC and District Disaster Management Authority to do relief work fast. All departments have also been ordered to work on leave and weekends. Work is going on on a war footing to restore electricity, water and telecom services. Panchayat and urban bodies have also been ordered to get involved in relief and rescue operations.
CM Mann Visit
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will reach Sangrur today amid the flood crisis. They will visit the flood affected areas and inspect the bridges built on the Ghaggar river. Along with this, they will also review the progress of relief and rescue operations. The state government is continuously demanding a special package from the Center.