Punjab battles worst floods since 1988; NRIs, citizens step forward with relief aid | PTC NEWS' coverage in detail
PTC Web Desk: Punjab is battling its most devastating floods in nearly four decades, with rivers Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi overflowing after relentless rainfall in the catchment areas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The surge has inundated vast stretches of farmland, submerged several villages, and displaced thousands of families across the state.
Social media flooded with solidarity posts
Amid the devastation, social media has turned into a platform of solidarity. The hashtag #PrayForPunjab has been trending globally, with residents, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and well-wishers from across the world extending donations and support to the flood-hit population. Many NGOs and community groups have also mobilised relief efforts, ensuring food, medicines, and shelter reach the affected areas.
Floods in Punjab have risen sharply, putting millions of lives at risk. Families have lost homes, farmers have lost their hard earned crops, and families are suffering greatly. Please keep everyone in your prayers and, if possible, lend a hand through any form of support. pic.twitter.com/bP8lhjOsEG — Singh☬ (@Singh20039) August 27, 2025
Let's pray for punjab ???? pic.twitter.com/WR5DjNFWQF — HELL WALA (@hellwala) August 28, 2025
Only Punjab Stands for Punjab own and for others as well !
Long Live Punjab ???? pic.twitter.com/nJ6bgwVQkK — Gurpreet Singh Maan (@iamgurpreetmaan) August 27, 2025
#OperationRahat : Since 27 August, troops of #PantherDivision have been tirelessly operating in the flood-hit Ramdas–Ajnala belt of Punjab. In 40 submerged villages, soldiers are carrying out nonstop rescue and relief — evacuating families, delivering medical aid, distributing… pic.twitter.com/ltee74wO5n — VajraCorps_IndianArmy (@VajraCorps_IA) August 28, 2025
The floods have wreaked havoc in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar, where low-lying villages are underwater. Agricultural fields, homes, and critical infrastructure have suffered severe damage, raising concerns over long-term economic and livelihood losses.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has directed district administrations to intensify relief and rescue operations.
In Rajpura, the Flood Control Room has been activated, with helplines set up at 01762-224132. In Patiala district, local authorities are issuing continuous alerts. SDM Kirpalveer Singh has warned residents in Bhasmra, Jalah Kheri, and Raju Kheri villages, while SDM Harjot Kaur Mavi has advised people in Hadana, Pur, and Sirkapra to stay vigilant. Residents have been urged not to spread rumours and to report any rise in water levels to the District Control Room (0175-2350550, 0175-2358550).
Historical floods in Patiala
Flooding is not new to Patiala. In 1993, devastating floods submerged Rajpura and Samana, while in 2023, heavy monsoon rains again left several villages struggling with waterlogging and crop damage. The current situation, however, is being described as the worst since 1988, reviving fears of another large-scale humanitarian and agricultural crisis.
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