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Key Points

Severe flooding has impacted 40 villages in Fazilka district with rescue operations actively underway. The Punjab government has deployed comprehensive relief efforts including food, medical facilities, and animal care. Statewide, the floods have affected over 2,000 villages and claimed 46 lives. Relief supplies are being delivered in multiple rounds as water levels gradually recede.

Key Points: Punjab Floods Affect 40 Fazilka Villages as Rescue Operations Continue

  • 46 flood-related deaths reported across Punjab state
  • Over 2,000 villages and 400,000 people affected by flooding
  • 24 NDRF teams and 144 boats deployed for rescue operations
  • Rs 71 crore released by Revenue Department for relief efforts
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Punjab floods: 40 villages affected in Fazilka, says Punjab minister as rescue Ops continue

Punjab Minister confirms 40 villages flooded in Fazilka with rescue teams, NDRF, and relief supplies deployed. Over 2,000 villages affected statewide with 46 fatalities reported.

"Our rescue teams have been deployed. Our entire administration, ministers, and organisations are among the people... - Tarunpreet Singh Sond"

Chandigarh, September 7

Punjab Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Sunday said that 40 villages in Fazilka, Punjab, were affected by floods and relief operations were underway with rescue teams, administration and volunteers on the ground.

As of Saturday, 46 people have lost their lives due to floods in Punjab, according to the officials.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that nearly 2,000 villages and over four lakh people have been affected.

He said that 24 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on the ground, supported by 144 boats and a state government helicopter.

He added that the Revenue Department has released Rs 71 crore for relief efforts.

Speaking to ANI, Sond said, "Our rescue teams have been deployed. Our entire administration, ministers, and organisations are among the people... In Fazilka, a total of 40 villages are affected. We have arranged food for the animals and medical facilities for both humans and animals in those villages. About 23 of our camps are operating here."

Relief operations continued in flood-hit areas with rations, animal fodder, and tents delivered in two rounds, Sond said, adding that the "third round of supplies began on Sunday."

"We delivered rations, including animal fodder and tents, in two rounds. Our third round begins today. This morning, we saw the news that the water was 2,70,000 cusec, which is somewhat less... Based on this, it will take 8-10 days to drain the water from Fazilka. So, the situation is under control," he said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Glad to see they're thinking about both humans and animals. In rural areas, livestock is people's livelihood. Hope the relief reaches everyone who needs it 🙏
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Aman W
My cousin is in Fazilka district. They've been without electricity for 3 days but relief teams reached yesterday. Salute to the NDRF and local volunteers doing amazing work! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Rs 71 crore released is good, but I hope there's proper accountability. We've seen too many cases where relief funds don't reach the actual victims. Transparency is crucial.
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Vikram M
8-10 days for water to drain? That's too long for people living in camps. Government should arrange temporary shelters with better facilities. Monsoon isn't over yet.
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Kavya N
Punjab has faced so many challenges recently. Farmers, then COVID, now floods. Our people are resilient but need sustained support. Praying for everyone's safety 🙏

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