欧博官网Rain, flood wrath continues across Punjab

The Punjab government on Tuesday declared all 23 districts of the state as flood-hit, confirming that the disaster has so far claimed 30 lives and affected more than 3.5 lakh people. With dam reservoirs filled to the brim and rivers flowing dangerously close to the red mark, authorities have issued alerts in several regions. (Photo: X)

The Punjab government on Tuesday declared all 23 districts of the state as flood-hit, confirming that the disaster has so far claimed 30 lives and affected more than 3.5 lakh people. With dam reservoirs filled to the brim and rivers flowing dangerously close to the red mark, authorities have issued alerts in several regions. (Photo: X)

Meanwhile, farmers along Punjab's Beas and Ravi rivers have offered to sell a portion of their land to the government for the construction of permanent embankments after repeated crop destruction from annual floods, The Times of India reported. (Photo: X)

Meanwhile, farmers along Punjab's Beas and Ravi rivers have offered to sell a portion of their land to the government for the construction of permanent embankments after repeated crop destruction from annual floods, The Times of India reported. (Photo: X)

On Tuesday, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann separately visited some of the worst-affected areas to take stock of the situation. Mann toured the flood-affected areas of Ferozepur on a boat; Kataria visited Ferozepur and the severely affected areas of Tarn Taran. (Photo: X)

On Tuesday, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann separately visited some of the worst-affected areas to take stock of the situation. Mann toured the flood-affected areas of Ferozepur on a boat; Kataria visited Ferozepur and the severely affected areas of Tarn Taran. (Photo: X)

Meanwhile, Governor Kataria backed farmers’ long-standing demand for permanent ownership rights over land so that they can claim crop-loss compensation and avail benefits of government schemes. He assured that the matter would be discussed with the Chief Minister for a long-term resolution. (Photo: X)

Meanwhile, Governor Kataria backed farmers’ long-standing demand for permanent ownership rights over land so that they can claim crop-loss compensation and avail benefits of government schemes. He assured that the matter would be discussed with the Chief Minister for a long-term resolution. (Photo: X)

Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the scale of the disaster has widened, with all 23 districts now affected, compared to just 12 earlier. He added that nearly 1,400 villages and more than 3.54 lakh people have been impacted. So far, around 20,000 people have been evacuated from submerged areas, according to a report by The Indian Express. (Photo: X)

Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the scale of the disaster has widened, with all 23 districts now affected, compared to just 12 earlier. He added that nearly 1,400 villages and more than 3.54 lakh people have been impacted. So far, around 20,000 people have been evacuated from submerged areas, according to a report by The Indian Express. (Photo: X)

To tackle the situation, 23 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on the ground, while the Army, Air Force, and Navy have deployed 12 columns, two engineering units, and about 35 helicopters for rescue and relief. The Border Security Force (BSF) is also providing assistance in border regions. In total, 114 boats and one state helicopter are being used to evacuate people and deliver relief material. (Photo: X)

To tackle the situation, 23 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on the ground, while the Army, Air Force, and Navy have deployed 12 columns, two engineering units, and about 35 helicopters for rescue and relief. The Border Security Force (BSF) is also providing assistance in border regions. In total, 114 boats and one state helicopter are being used to evacuate people and deliver relief material. (Photo: X)

Health Minister Balbir Singh added that 818 medical teams have been deployed to flood-hit districts. “Our goal is to ensure no person is left without medical care,” he said. (Photo: X)

Health Minister Balbir Singh added that 818 medical teams have been deployed to flood-hit districts. “Our goal is to ensure no person is left without medical care,” he said. (Photo: X)

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