PATIALA – A tragic incident has cast a shadow over the flood situation in Patiala, with a man drowning in floodwater in Devigarh's Chamaru village. The victim, identified as Parminder Singh, a plumber, had reportedly slipped into the floodwater while returning home on...
The flood crisis in Punjab has been compounded by fresh torrential rainfall in the state and its upstream catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The relentless downpour has led to the swelling of the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, causing a new...
In a stark and powerful reversal of roles, the very tractors once dubbed "nuisance vehicles" by Punjab authorities have emerged as the state's most vital rescue tools amid a severe flood crisis. As monsoon rains continue to batter the region, causing devastating...
LUDHIANA – Torrential rainfall, which lashed Ludhiana for over three hours on Monday morning, has added to the woes of flood-hit Punjab, causing widespread urban flooding and a fresh wave of panic among residents. The downpour, which began around 5:30 am, resulted in...
SULTANPUR LODHI – The devastating floods in Punjab have once again left a trail of human tragedy and financial ruin, with the plight of Gurmeet Kaur (65) and Bakhtaur Singh (68) from Rampur Gaura village serving as a poignant example. The couple, along with their...
AMRITSAR – The border region of Ajnala in Amritsar is grappling with severe devastation from a flood crisis, with the swollen Ravi river wreaking havoc since August 27. The calamity has caused widespread destruction, leading to the collapse of around 50 houses and the...
With a devastating flood situation gripping Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urgently seeking the release of the state's pending dues of ₹60,000 crore. The move comes as the death toll from the floods reached...
FAZILKA – The Fazilka district has been hit by fresh flooding after three breaches were reported in the Abulkhurana drain, submerging an estimated 1,000 acres of land. The incidents, which occurred in the past 24 hours, have once again highlighted the area's...