A Look Back At 1988 Floods As Punjab Faces Its Worst Deluge In Decades

A Look Back At 1988 Floods As Punjab Faces Its Worst Deluge In Decades

The devastating floods have killed at least 37 people and left a trail of destruction in Punjab. Exacerbated by continuous heavy rains and the release of water from upstream dams, the floodwater submerged over 1.75 lakh acres of farmland

Bhagwant Mann says this Punjab flood is worse than 1988 floods

The focus is on the severe flood crisis in Punjab, described as worse than the floods of 1988. The water level in the Bhakra Nangal dam has reached 1677 metres, just three metres short of the danger mark of 1680 metres. In an interview with Rajdeep, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appeals to the nation for support, stating, 'Now, Punjab is in trouble, so I feel that the country should stand with Punjab, should support Punjab.' While acknowle…

Punjab declared disaster-hit state: All 23 districts flood-hit; over 3.5 lakh people impacted, 1200 villages submerged

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited the flood affected areas separately, Mann went to areas of Ferozepur on a boat; Kataria visited Ferozepur and the severely affected areas of Tarn Taran.

Punjab activates emergency responses as all 23 districts affected by floods - The Tribune

In the order issued by Chief Secretary KAP Sinha on Tuesday night, the deputy commissioners have been empowered to act on their own in case of any threatening disaster situation.

Punjab declares all 23 districts flood-hit, reports 30 deaths, over 3.5 lakh affected

The Punjab government on Tuesday declared all 23 districts flood-hit, reporting 30 deaths and over 3.5 lakh people affected, as overflowing reservoirs and rivers nearing danger marks kept several districts on high alert. “The State of Punjab is currently grappling with one of the worst flood disasters in decades, impacting more than 1,200 villages and affecting lakhs of people. Heavy monsoon rains, coupled with the release of water from dams, ha…

Rain fury in Punjab: State grappling with one of the worst disasters in decades; CM Mann calls floods 'severe than 1988'

Punjab has declared itself a disaster-affected state due to unprecedented rainfall and flooding, impacting over 1200 villages and displacing lakhs of people. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann compared the situation to the severe floods of 1988, appealing for national support. Across northern India, the IMD has issued red alerts, warning of continued heavy rainfall, flash floods,