Punjab floods LIVE UPDATES: Indian Army swings into action, deploys heavy-duty amphibious vehicles for rescue operation
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Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal provided an update on the ongoing flood situation in Kapurthala district, stating that the Beas River is currently flowing at 2,31,000 cusecs. He urged residents in low-lying areas to immediately contact the district administration through designated helpline numbers to facilitate their safe evacuation.
Emphasizing the administration’s commitment to protecting lives, the Deputy Commissioner assured that every possible measure is being taken to ensure the safety of both people and property. He highlighted that the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are working tirelessly around the clock, with more than 50 families already relocated to safer areas since early morning. To expedite relief operations, the Indian Army has been called in to provide additional support.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed to residents, particularly those in flood-affected villages, to cooperate with the administration and move to designated relief camps to prevent any loss of life. For immediate assistance, the public can contact the following helplines:
The water level in the Beas River is continuously rising, due to which the situation is worsening, triggering a sense of fear amongst the people. In view of the situation the Kapurthala administration has issued an alert for the public, urging people to stay vigilant and reach shelter camps established by the adminsitration.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini writes to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, extending help and assistance to Punjab as the state faces a flood situation.
The Punjab BJP has suspended its public welfare camps established under the banner of 'sevadaar tuhaade dvaar' until further notice, in view of the flood situation in Punjab.
Party state President Sunil Jakhar while confirming the development said that the party will resume the camps once the situation gets better.
The Indian Army has deployed the advanced ATOR N1200 Specialist Mobility Vehicles (SMVs) in the flood-affected regions of Punjab, including Amritsar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Dera Baba Nanak.
Flood control centre has been established in Jalandhar's circuit house, however ground report suggests that the centre lacks infrastructure.
The Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala has appealed the people to move to secured placed in view of the rising water levels in Beas river. They have been directed to reach out the authorities and contact on the given helpline numbers. In case of emergency, relief centers have been set up at the Lakh Varianh Government School in Sultanpur Lodhi and at the Gurdwara Sahib in Mand Kuka for the people of the Mand area of Dhilwan
District level helpline numbers:
01822-231990 , 62800-49331
Sultanpur Lodhi helpline number
01828-222169
Bholath helpline number
01822-271829 ਸੰ
1,10,000 cusecs of water to be released from Pong Dam into the Beas River on August 28
At least 30 to 40 labourers have been trapped in the Kerala International School located on Sahle Chak Road near Kalanur in Punjab's Gurdaspur. NDRF team have reached the spot to carry out rescue operation
In view of the flood-like situation in Punjab all the four floodgates of Bhakhra Dam have been opened four feet each
PTC News Desk: Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have wreaked havoc in Punjab with large scale destruction reported across several districts. Villages situated along India-Pakistan border have been completely submerged.
Incessant rainfalls in Punjab have raise alarming concerns putting border districts on the edge, including Amritsar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur among severely affected.
Punjab has received 243% more rainfall in past 24 hours. Earlier on Wednesday Punjab Chief minister Bhagwant Mann formed a flood management committee in view of the situation.
- PTC NEWS
