Punjab: Grim Flood Situation Persists in Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur Amid Swollen Beas and Sutlej

Quick Summary

• Several villages in Punjab’s Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Fazilka, Ferozepur, adn Tarn Taran are facing a grim situation due to the swollen Beas and Sutlej rivers after heavy rains in upstream areas.
• Agricultural fields are submerged; farmers fear significant crop losses resembling damage from 2023 floods.
• Senior officials have set up relief measures like accommodation,food supply,clean water,medical assistance,and fodder for displaced residents.
• Continuous release of water from Pong Dam (current level: 1382 feet) raises flood risks; over 60,000 cusecs of water is being discharged while inflow reaches 88,000 cusecs into the reservoir.
• Evacuations underway in Tanda region villages including Fatta Kulla and Talhi; others asked to remain alert-boats deployed for access where roads are cut off by rising waters.
• Relief camps established at nearby gurdwaras or shelters housing hundreds of displaced people with food and supplies provided by local volunteers and organizations such as Baba Deep Singh Sewa Dal.
• Deputy Commissioners across affected districts (kapurthala: Amit Kumar panchal; Fazilka: Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu) report ongoing aid delivery with field visits ensuring timely assistance. Flood-prone residential zones in certain areas remain unaffected at present.

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