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Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir has caused multiple rivers to overflow into Punjab. The flooding has affected seven districts including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Gurdaspur, prompting massive evacuation efforts. Rescue operations involve helicopters, NDRF teams, and army personnel working to save stranded residents. The state remains on high alert as authorities monitor other rivers for potential further flooding.

Key Points: Punjab Flood Alert as Himachal J-K Rains Overflow Satluj Beas Rivers

  • Helicopters deployed in Pathankot to rescue people stranded by floodwaters
  • NDRF, SDRF and Indian Army coordinating relief operations across seven districts
  • Essential supplies including food and medical aid being provided to evacuated villagers
  • Authorities monitoring Ghaggar river for potential additional flooding threats
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Heavy rains in Himachal and J-K trigger river overflow in Punjab; state on high alert

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir trigger severe flooding in Punjab's Satluj, Beas, Ravi rivers. Rescue ops ongoing with NDRF and army support.

"The Punjab administration and police are actively managing the situation by evacuating affected villagers to safe locations - Special DGP Arpit Shukla"

Chandigarh, August 26

Continuous rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir has led to the overflowing of rivers such as the Satluj, Beas, Ujh, and Ravi, triggering severe flooding across several districts in Punjab.

The areas under flood danger include Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Fazilka, Tarn Taran, and Firozpur.

The Punjab administration, in coordination with the police, is actively engaged in relief operations, Special Director General of Police (DGP) Arpit Shukla said on Tuesday.

In Pathankot, helicopters were deployed to rescue individuals stranded due to rising waters. Authorities are also closely monitoring other rivers, such as the Ghaggar, to ensure preparedness for potential further flooding.

Special DGP Arpit Shukla stated, "Due to continuous rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, several rivers in Punjab, including the Satluj, Beas, Ujh, and Ravi, have overflowed, leading to flooding in various districts such as Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Fazilka, Tarn Taran, and Firozpur,'

Affected villagers are being evacuated to safer locations and provided with essential supplies, including food, water, and medical aid. District Commissioners (DCs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) are overseeing operations on the ground, with full support from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Indian Army.

"The Punjab administration and police are actively managing the situation by evacuating affected villagers to safe locations, providing food, water, and medical supplies. Field officers, DCs and SSPs are overseeing relief efforts, and there is full cooperation with NDRF, SDRF, and army authorities. In Pathankot, helicopters were used to rescue stranded individuals. The police are monitoring other potentially threatened rivers like the Ghaggar to ensure preparedness for any further flooding,' he added.

The state remains on high alert as rescue and relief operations continue to mitigate the impact of the floods.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is becoming an annual nightmare for Punjab. We need better water management and flood control infrastructure, not just rescue operations after the damage is done.
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Aman W
Climate change is hitting us hard. Unprecedented rainfall patterns are becoming common. Hope everyone stays safe and the administration continues their good work.
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Sarah B
I'm from Gurdaspur and the Beas river is overflowing dangerously. The early warning system worked well this time - many families were evacuated before the worst hit.
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Vikram M
Good to see coordination between state administration, NDRF and army. This is how disaster management should work. Hope our farmers don't suffer too much crop damage.
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Nikhil C
The real test will be after the water recedes - rehabilitation and preventing water-borne diseases. Administration should keep medical teams ready.

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