The situation is worsening due to continuous rain in Punjab. The Meteorological Department has also issued a red alert on Tuesday, in view of which the coming hours will be heavy. According to the department, heavy rain warning has been issued in District Jalandhar, Patiala, Sangrur, Mohali, Chandigarh, Gurdaspur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar.
According to the latest warning of the Meteorological Department, there will be heavy rain in Himachal on 2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, the effect of which will also be seen in Punjab. Meanwhile, the department has appealed to the people to be cautious, and has also issued strict orders not to go near rivers and drains.
On the other hand, the flood situation in the state has completely worsened. The death toll due to floods in Majha and Doaba has increased to 36. 7 people died due to heavy rains in Hoshiarpur, of which 4 people died due to the roof of the house collapsing, while 3 people drowned in the flood waters caused by continuous rain. On this tragedy, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced immediate financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the affected families.
