The havoc of floods continues in Punjab and life is badly affected in many districts. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has once again issued an alert of heavy heavy rain. According to the department, during the next 24 hours, heavy rains are expected in some areas of Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Pathankot, Rupnagar and S.B.S. Nagar. The administration has appealed to the people to be cautious and avoid leaving their homes unnecessarily. At the same time, in view of the rain and flood situation, it has been advised to call helpline number 112 to get immediate help in an emergency.
It is worth noting that due to continuous rain and rising rivers for the last several days, many areas of Punjab have been submerged. The standing crops in the fields have been destroyed, people are forced to take shelter in safe places due to water entering hundreds of villages. At the same time, relief and rescue work is going on on a war footing by the administration. According to government data, thousands of families have been affected so far and many people have become homeless and are living in temporary camps. Studies in schools and colleges have also been affected. On the other hand, the health department has also deployed medical teams in the affected areas to prevent the spread of diseases.
People’s anxiety has increased further after this new warning from the Meteorological Department. Overall, Punjab is once again facing a major threat of natural disaster and the coming 24 hours can prove to be very important for the state.
