Chandigarh, August 30
The Punjab Government has intensified its response to the ongoing flood crisis, successfully evacuating 4,711 people from flood-affected areas to safer locations in the past 24 hours. This includes 812 from Ferozepur, 2,571 from Gurdaspur, 4 from Moga, 60 from Tarn Taran, 25 from Barnala, and 1,239 from Fazilka.
According to district reports, a total of 11,330 people have been rescued from nine flood-hit districts so far, including 2,819 from Ferozepur, 1,052 from Hoshiarpur, 240 from Kapurthala, 4,771 from Gurdaspur, 24 from Moga, 1,100 from Pathankot, 60 from Tarn Taran, 25 from Barnala, and 1,239 from Fazilka.
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Currently, 77 out of 87 established relief camps are operational, providing shelter to 4,729 people. The administration is ensuring all essential needs are met. In Kapurthala, 110 people are housed in four camps; Ferozepur has eight camps sheltering 3,450 people; Hoshiarpur has 20 camps with 478 people; Gurdaspur has 12 camps with 255 people; Pathankot has 14 camps with 411 people; Barnala has one camp with 25 people; Fazilka has 11 camps; Moga has five; and Amritsar has two.
A government spokesperson reported that relief materials were distributed in Kapurthala on August 15, 27, 28, and 29, with further distributions planned as needed. Regular relief supplies are also being provided in Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Moga, Pathankot, Fazilka, and Barnala.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Punjab Police, and Indian Army, supported by local communities, are actively engaged in rescue and relief efforts. Seven NDRF teams are deployed in Gurdaspur, one each in Fazilka and Ferozepur, and two in Pathankot. SDRF has two teams in Kapurthala, while the Army, Border Security Force (BSF), and Air Force are assisting in Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, and Pathankot. Punjab Police, alongside civil administration, is providing comprehensive support to the affected population.
The floods have impacted 1,018 villages across Punjab, including 81 in Pathankot, 52 in Fazilka, 45 in Tarn Taran, 64 in Sri Muktsar Sahib, 22 in Sangrur, 101 in Ferozepur, 107 in Kapurthala, 323 in Gurdaspur, 85 in Hoshiarpur, and 35 in Moga.
The state has incurred significant financial losses due to crop and livestock damage. District reports indicate that 16,632 hectares (41,099 acres) of land in Fazilka, 10,806 hectares in Ferozepur, 11,620 hectares in Kapurthala, 7,000 hectares in Pathankot, 9,928 hectares in Tarn Taran, and 5,287 hectares in Hoshiarpur have been affected.
