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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is personally overseeing massive relief operations from his hospital bed. He has directed officials to ensure food, drinking water and medical aid reaches all affected citizens. The floods have displaced nearly 388,000 people across 23 districts in the state. The government has established 219 relief camps and evacuated over 22,900 people from worst-hit areas.

Key Points: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Directs Flood Relief From Hospital Bed

  • CM Mann directing relief operations while recovering at Fortis Hospital
  • Over 387,000 people displaced across 23 flood-affected districts
  • 219 relief camps established with 5,400 people accommodated
  • 48 fatalities reported with 3 still missing in Pathankot
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Punjab CM orders officials to ensure food, medical aid to those affected by floods

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann monitors flood relief from hospital, orders food and medical aid for 387,898 displaced people across 23 districts.

"Not even a single citizen, affected by the natural fury, be left behind - Bhagwant Mann"

Chandigarh, September 7

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has been closely monitoring the state's massive relief and rescue operations right from his hospital bed.

While recovering at Fortis Hospital, the Chief Minister has convened a meeting with the Chief Secretary K A P Sinha, DGP Gaurav Yadav and other senior officers.

Expressing deep concern over the prevailing situations due to floods, the Chief Minister has directed the Chief Secretary that not even a single citizen, affected by the natural fury, be left behind; besides, ensuring food, drinking water and medical aid to them, especially those isolated and cut off from the mainland.

Following the meeting, the Chief Secretary, K A P Sinha, shared that the Chief Minister is recovering fast and is expected to join us on the ground in a day or two. The latter's heart and mind remain steadfast with thousands of families affected by the recent floods and heavy downpour. The Punjab Government stands united and determined to heal the wounds of the floods and rebuild every broken home, he added.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister was informed that as of today, more than 3,87,898 people have been directly displaced and are affecting over 20 lakh people in 2,050 villages across all 23 flood-affected districts, severely impacting the state's economy. The Punjab Government has so far evacuated 22,938 people from the worst-affected areas.

In addition, the state government has set up 219 relief camps. A total of 5,404 people have been accommodated in these camps. He was informed that across several districts of the state, a total of 176,980.05 hectares of crop area have been affected so far.

Due to these floods, 48 people have lost their lives so far, while three people are reported to be still missing in Pathankot district.

- ANI

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Priya S
The numbers are heartbreaking - 48 lives lost and over 3.8 lakh displaced. Government needs to ensure relief reaches every village, especially remote areas. Food and medicine should be priority.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the CM's concern, why only 5,400 people in relief camps when 3.8 lakh are displaced? Many families are still stranded without proper shelter. Need more action on ground.
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Neha E
The crop damage is massive - nearly 1.77 lakh hectares! Farmers are already struggling and now this. Government must announce compensation quickly. Punjab's agriculture cannot afford this blow 🌾
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Vikram M
Respect to CM Mann for working from hospital. But officials should also focus on preventive measures for future. Punjab faces floods too often - need better infrastructure and drainage systems.
Sarah B
The scale of this disaster is overwhelming. Hope the international community steps up to help Punjab. Every life matters and these families need immediate support. Thoughts with all affected families.

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