Punjab Weather LIVE Updates: Seven Punjab districts hit by floods; Madhopur headworks floodgate breach leaves 50 stranded
The flood situation in Punjab continues to deteriorate after a gate of the Madhopur Headworks in Pathankot collapsed, releasing water directly into the Ravi. Around 50 workers, who were engaged in repair operations at the site, became stranded following the breach.
Rescue operations are underway with the help of helicopters. Pathankot Deputy Commissioner Aditya Uppal confirmed that several of those trapped have already been safely evacuated, while efforts continue to rescue the remaining workers.
Several border villages in Ajnala, Amritsar district, have been inundated after a breach in Dhussi embankment allowed swollen waters of the Ravi to enter residential areas. The situation has forced residents to leave their homes and move to safer places.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sakshi Sahni, along with senior officials from the district administration and police, visited the affected sites to oversee relief operations. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed, while additional support from the Army has been placed on alert.
Speaking to the media, DC Sahni said while the water level is expected to recede gradually, the immediate threat of flooding in homes remains high. She appealed to residents not to delay and to shift promptly to designated safe locations. “Rescue and relief teams have been on the ground since morning, ensuring all possible assistance,” she said.
The DC further informed that an additional NDRF team from Bathinda is on its way, and the Army has been kept in readiness for any emergency response. She assured that the administration is receiving real-time updates about stranded individuals, and rescue operations are being carried out jointly by the police, BSF, and other agencies.
The administration has emphasised that saving lives is the top priority and urged people not to put themselves at risk. Residents have been advised to cooperate with authorities and relocate to safer shelters along with their families.
Due to release of water in the Ravi River The historic Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, has been severely affected by floods after heavy rainfall in last several days. It's first time that such situation has developed at kartarpur sahib since opening of Kartarpur Sahib corridor. pic.twitter.com/AbV4iqacFC
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Indian Army Aviation undertook a high-risk helicopter rescue operation, evacuating stranded civilians and #CRPF personnel from a building surrounded by raging floodwaters and at imminent risk of collapse at Madhopur Headworks, #Punjab. Braving challenging weather and rapidly… pic.twitter.com/8999qBrs0x
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The Pathankot Jammu national highway was completely shut after bridge built on the Ravi river connecting Punjab and Jammu got damaged due to heavy rainfall. Lakhanpur bridge connecting Punjab to Jammu has also been damaged.
In view of the flood-like situation of Punjab, chief minister Bhagwant Mann formed a flood management committee . Dr. Balbir Singh, Gurmeet Singh Khudiyan and Brinder Kumar Goel will monitor the flood situation.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant will visit Pathankot and Gurdaspur and take stock of the situation in flood affected areas
The Meteorological Department, Chandigarh, has issued a red alert for rainfall in five districts — Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Barnala, Sangrur, and Mansa.
A tragic incident was reported from Tapa Mandi in Barnala, where an 11-year-old boy from a poor family died after being electrocuted in a rainwater-logged marketplace. According to reports, the child came in contact with an iron gate at the grain market, which had become electrified due to waterlogging, leading to his death.
The Deputy Commissioner, Barnala, said an inquiry had been ordered into the matter. He added that the district administration had already issued an advisory in view of heavy rains, directing schools to remain closed and urging residents to exercise caution.
The authorities have advised people to avoid waterlogged areas and immediately report any electrical faults to the power department to prevent such accidents. The DC said public safety must remain the top priority, and urged citizens to follow advisories and stay alert.
Six persons were airlifted to safety from Kajla village in the Bamiyal sector of Pathankot with the help of an Indian Air Force Dhruv helicopter.
The rescue operation was launched after floods in the Ravi River left residents of Kajla and Tash Pattan villages stranded. The NDRF teams, which have been carrying out continuous evacuation efforts in the area, coordinated with the Air Force to ensure the safe rescue of the villagers.
At least 100 villages have been cut off after heavy rainwater accumulated at the Rajpura double underpass, leaving nearly three feet of water stranded at the site.
Residents complained that neither the Rajpura Municipal Council nor the administration has made any arrangements for proper drainage, causing severe inconvenience to commuters and villagers.
Authorities have yet to initiate a water disposal plan, leaving locals frustrated and demanding urgent action.
Continuous rainfall has brought a sharp dip in temperatures across Punjab, breaking a 55-year-old weather record. On August 26, the state recorded a daytime temperature of around 27°C, the lowest ever for this date in over five decades.
According to the Punjab Agricultural University’s Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall over the past few days has significantly reduced the mercury level. Weather experts confirmed that this is the coldest August 26 recorded in 55 years.
On Sunday, the Meteorological Department had also issued red and orange alerts for several regions of Punjab, warning residents of intense rain and potential flooding.
Dr. Pavneet Kaur from the university’s weather department stated that the rainy spell is likely to continue in the coming days. “For the next three to four days, there are chances of rainfall in various parts of the state, and in some areas, a yellow alert has been issued,” she added.
Authorities have advised people to remain cautious and take necessary precautions during the ongoing wet spell.
On flood situation in Punjab, Special DGP Arpit Shukla says, "Due to continuous rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, several rivers in Punjab, including the Satluj, Beas, Ujh, and Ravi, have overflowed, leading to flooding in various districts such as Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Fazilka, Tarn Taran, and Firozpur. The Punjab administration and police are actively managing the situation by evacuating affected villagers to safe locations, providing food, water, and medical supplies. Field officers, DCs and SSPs are overseeing relief efforts, and there is full cooperation with NDRF, SDRF, and Army authorities. In Pathankot, helicopters were used to rescue stranded people. The police are monitoring other potentially threatened rivers like the Ghaggar to ensure preparedness for any further flooding."
All schools and colleges in Amritsar shall remain closed on August 27 due to incessant rainfall.
All schools and colleges in Amritsar shall be closed tomorrow due to incessant rainfall.
The administration has ordered the evacuation of several villages in the Ajnala region following a sharp rise in the water level of the Ravi River.
According to SDM Ravinder Singh, the water level in the Ravi is expected to increase significantly tonight. He stated that evacuation orders have been issued for 14 villages situated close to the river.
At present, the river is carrying around 4 lakh cusecs of water, and the level may rise further by tonight
Due to heavy rainfall, the roof of a flour mill collapsed at Kabirpur village of Sultanpur Lodhi, trapping 2–3 persons underneath. Villagers are carrying out rescue efforts.
In Ludhiana, the Sutlej river is still about two-and-a-half feet below the danger mark. Authorities have issued helpline numbers and are continuously monitoring the situation along the Sutlej in Ludhiana.
Officials from the irrigation department have clarified that, as of now, there is no flood-like situation in Ludhiana and the district remains safe. However, they have cautioned that if the rains continue in the coming days, villages in Ludhiana could also come under the grip of floods.
Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc across Punjab, with Hoshiarpur also witnessing severe damage. On the Hoshiarpur-Chintpurni National Highway, near village Manguwal, a portion of the road collapsed into a gorge due to the impact of incessant rains.
The highway is a crucial link connecting a large part of Punjab with Himachal Pradesh. Officials and locals fear that if heavy rainfall persists over the next 24 hours, direct road connectivity between Punjab and Himachal could be completely cut off.
Residents have urged the authorities to carry out immediate repair work to restore the road and prevent further damage.
Continuous heavy rainfall in both plains and hilly areas has led to a rise in the water level of the Ravi, Ujh, and other canals. The Gurdaspur district administration has urged residents of villages along rivers, canals, and low-lying areas to remain alert. People can contact the district administration through the helpline numbers 1800-180-1852 and 01874-266376 for assistance.
The Shiromani Akali Dal has postponed its 'Fateh Rally', which was scheduled to be held in Moga on August 31, due to the prevailing flood situation in Punjab. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal has appealed to all leaders and workers to extend maximum help to people affected by the floods. However, the ardas programme at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on August 28 will take place as planned. The announcement was shared through a tweet by party leader Dr Daljit Singh Cheema.
The inflow of water has increased at Harike Barrage, with 2,63,000 cusecs of water arriving from the Beas and Sutlej rivers. At Hussainiwala, around 2,50,000 cusecs of water is being released. It is considered a low flood level when inflow exceeds 2 lakh cusecs in the rivers. Additionally, 15,000 cusecs of water is being released into the Rajasthan and Ferozepur feeder canals.
A 50-foot breach occurred in the canal at village Bachhuana in Budhlada, leading to the destruction of nearly 200 acres of crops. Villagers have blamed the district administration, alleging that the breach happened due to negligence in cleaning the canal.
Heavy rains and a cloudburst in Manali and Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, have caused the water level of the Beas River to rise. As a result, another warning bell has rung for Punjab, with all gates of the Pandoh Dam in Himachal forced open.
PTC Web Desk: Punjab is reeling under severe flood conditions after heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh pushed water levels up in major dams and rivers. With Ranjit Sagar Dam and Bhakra Dam releasing excess water, the Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas rivers are swelling, inundating several areas across the state.
As a precautionary measure, schools in Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Pathankot, and Gurdaspur districts, along with Amritsar’s Ajnala and Rayya blocks, were closed on Monday. In Fazilka, 20 flood-hit villages have seen schools shut indefinitely.
The release of water from Ranjit Sagar Dam has worsened the situation in Pathankot, while seven villages in Gurdsapur’s Makora Pattan have been cut off. Meanwhile, the Bhakra Dam’s outflow is raising Sutlej’s water level, impacting areas in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, and Fazilka through the Harike headworks.
The situation remains grim as the Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall across nine districts—Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala. A yellow alert is in effect across the remaining districts. Experts predict normal conditions on Wednesday, but from August 29, a fresh western disturbance may bring renewed rainfall to Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar.
On Monday, Amritsar recorded 20.6 mm rainfall, Ludhiana 7.2 mm, Pathankot 37 mm, Ferozepur 55.5 mm, Hoshiarpur 20 mm, Rupnagar 5.5 mm, and Mohali 10.5 mm. Despite the downpour, temperatures rose by 1.2°C but remained 2.4°C below normal. Maximum temperatures stood at 30.5°C in Mohali, 25.4°C in Amritsar, 25°C in Ludhiana, 30°C in Patiala, 24°C in Pathankot, and 28.5°C in Bathinda.
In Sultanpur Lodhi (Kapurthala), a breach in the Dhusi embankment of the Beas at Ahli Kalan village raised fears among farmers, threatening thousands of acres of standing crops.
In Fazilka’s border belt along Pakistan, rising Sutlej levels prompted the authorities to close schools for three days and urge residents to move to safer locations. Police teams have been deployed on bridges to restrict movement over the river.
In Dinanagar (Gurdaspur), the Dhusi embankment breached at two points near Ugra village, leaving residents in distress. Local administration has advised people to shift to higher ground.
In Amritsar’s Ajnala area, the roof of a house collapsed in Saran village, injuring three family members who were asleep inside.
- PTC NEWS
