Punjab's Rivers Rage: Floods Wreak Havoc on Agricultural Lands
Several villages in Punjab experienced severe flooding as the Beas river overflowed, submerging agricultural land. Heavy rains caused crop damage, sparking fears of significant losses. Authorities are setting up relief camps and monitoring river embankments to manage the situation.
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Punjab faces a dire situation as the swollen Beas river inundates several villages, covering extensive tracts of farmland. The floods, affecting multiple districts, have led to severe crop damage with farmers fearing substantial financial losses.
The deluge follows several days of torrential rains in Punjab and neighboring Himachal Pradesh, causing rivers and rivulets to overflow. Particularly hard-hit are the Mand areas of Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district and regions along the Beas and Sutlej rivers in Hoshiarpur, Fazilka, Ferozepur, and Tarn Taran.
In response, district officials are visiting impacted areas to assess damage, with essential accommodation and supplies arranged for those displaced. Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal has called for heightened vigilance and continuous monitoring along river embankments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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