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Chandigarh, Sep 2 (PTI) A fresh spell of rain lashed several parts of flood-hit Punjab and Haryana where swollen rivers have inundated large tracts of land and disrupted normal life, officials said on Tuesday. According to the weather department, several places in the two states received rain during the 24-hour period ending 8:30 am Tuesday. Among other places in Punjab, Amritsar received 18.3 mm rain, Patiala 70.5 mm, Bathinda 5 mm, Faridkot 1 mm, Gurdaspur 32.8 mm, Mansa 10 mm while Mohali h ...Read More >
Punjab floods: In September 1988, widespread rain and overflowing rivers had caused widespread destruction across the state, leaving hundreds dead and lakhs displaced. Punjab is grappling is one of its worst floods in over three decades. More than 1,000 villages have been submerged across key districts - Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, and Tarn Taran. All rivers - Sutlej, Beas, Ravi and Ghaggar - are flowing at the danger mark - a situation that has reminded many ...Read More >
Punjab is facing one of its worst flood crises in recent times. Farmland has been submerged, homes destroyed, and thousands of families displaced. With roads, power lines, and other basic facilities badly hit, the state is struggling to protect both people and animals. Amid this devastation, several Bollywood celebrities have stepped forward to extend support and prayers. Actor Sonu Sood, who hails from Punjab, shared a heartfelt video on X, highlighting the ground situation in Ferozepur, Tarn ...Read More >
The IMD has forecast heavy rain in parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on September 1. The situation is compounded by the Ghaggar river, which originates in Himachal and flows through Haryana and Punjab The three major reservoirs of the region -- Pong on the Beas, Ranjit Sagar on the Ravi, and Bhakra on the Sutlej -- have already neared or crossed their critical thresholds (water levels) even as more than a month of monsoon is still left. The three swelling rivers and their rivulets have inun ...Read More >
Kapurthala: Despite being Punjab's most rainfall-deficit district this monsoon, Kapurthala has been one of the hardest-hit by floods, primarily due to its geographic location. The sub-division of Sultanpur Lodhi, through which the Beas river flows, has been the worst-affected area, with flooding beginning three weeks ago.Kapurthala received only 254.6 mm of rainfall from June 1 to Sept 1, a 33% deficit compared to the normal average of 380.8 mm. Rest of the state received 40% more rainfall than ...Read More >
Due to the severe flood situation in Punjab, the government has extended the closure of all schools until September 3, 2025. This decision, directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to prioritize the safety of students and staff amidst the ongoing flooding caused by swollen rivers and heavy rainfall in the region. The Punjab government has extended the closure of all schools until September 3 due to the ongoing flood situation in the state, officials announced on Sunday. Previously, ...Read More >
No end to woes as IMD warns of more rain over next two days; relief operations intensified in Fazilka, Ferozepur The flood situation in Punjab remained critical Saturday despite a slight reduction in water level at Harike headworks in Tarn Taran, which recorded 2.44 lakh cusecs flow -- 19,000 cusecs less than Friday. However, the threat is far from over as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more rainfall on Sunday and Monday in isolated places of Punjab. The Sutlej continues t ...Read More >
A 45-year-old woman drowned near Dera Baba Nanak town, with the rising water levels forcing the administration to evacuate nearly 2,000 people to safer places in Gurdaspur district. Seven NDRF teams, along with the army and BSF, have been pressed into service for rescue operations in the district. The deceased was identified as Kulwinder Kaur, who hailed from Khode Bet village in the border belt. She, along with her elder brother, had gone to perform sewa at nearby Gurdwara Tahli Sahib. While r ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: The flood situation in Punjab remains critical, with 836 villages and standing crops across more than 1.10 lakh acres affected in eight districts, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar, due to swelling of the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers. So far, 7,689 people have been evacuated to safer locations. Heavy rains and the rising Ghaggar river, following intense rainfall in its catchment area and the opening of floodgates at Sukhna Lake ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD/NEDW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - India on Wednesday opened all gates of major dams on rivers in its part of the Kashmir region following heavy rains, and warned neighbouring Pakistan of the possibility of downstream flooding, an Indian government source said. Pakistan said Islamabad received the warning, and subsequently issued an alert for flooding on three rivers which flow into the country from India. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have been ravaged by intense monsoon rains and floo ...Read More >
LAHORE/SRINAGAR (Reuters) -Pakistan's eastern towns of Chiniot and Hafizabad face a risk of catastrophic floods if an irrigation barrage crumbles on a major river upstream after heavy rains swelled it beyond capacity, officials warned on Thursday. Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan are battling torrential monsoon rains that have unleashed flash floods, swelled rivers and filled dams, with 60 deaths this month in Indian Kashmir, and Pakistan's toll at 805 since late June. Any flooding ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Fazilka (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): The flood situation in Fazilka has led to several villages, including a Border Security Force (BSF) post, getting inundated due to the rising water levels on Thursday. The Sutlej River's water level is rising, causing floodwaters to inundate nearby villages. According to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, the water level increased over the past two to three days, affecting connectivity to many villages. While speaking to ANI, Sand ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): Punjab Minister Aman Arora acknowledged the seriousness of the situation caused by heavy rainfall in Punjab and other northern states, and assured that the state government is working with utmost caution to mitigate the impact of the recent heavy rain and flooding.While speaking to ANI on Thursday, Arora said, "The heavy rainfall in the entire Punjab and other northern states has made the situation serious, but the Punjab CM, the entire cabinet, admin ...Read More >
Fazilka (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): The flood situation in Fazilka has led to several villages, including a Border Security Force (BSF) post, getting inundated due to the rising water levels on Thursday. The Sutlej River's water level is rising, causing floodwaters to inundate nearby villages. Also Read | JeM Terrorists in Bihar: Police Issue High Alert As 3 Jaish-E-Mohammed Operatives Enter State via Nepal Border, Release Their Sketches. According to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Am ...Read More >
Fazilka (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): The flood situation in Fazilka has led to several villages, including a Border Security Force (BSF) post, getting inundated due to the rising water levels on Thursday. The Sutlej River water level is rising, causing floodwaters to inundate nearby villages. According to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, the water level increased over the past two to three days, affecting connectivity to many villages. While speaking to ANI, Sandhu ...Read More >
According to officials, the released water is expected to reach Fazilka by Tuesday midnight or Wednesday morning, posing a threat to already flooded villages. After Harike Headworks released 1.7 lakh cusecs of water on Monday afternoon, the Fazilka district administration cautioned people living in low-lying villages along the Sutlej Creek and appealed to them to immediately move to safer locations. According to officials, the released water is expected to reach Fazilka by Tuesday midnight or ...Read More >
Excess water release from dams has inundated large swathes of agricultural land across several districts. Fazilka Deputy Commissioner has directed residents of 20 villages along the Sutlej river to organise 24-hour security watches to monitor breaches of the river. Punjab is grappling with a severe flood-like situation as incessant rain and excess water release from dams have inundated large swathes of agricultural land across several districts in the state. In view of the worsening situation, ...Read More >
Bathinda/Ferozepur: The flood situation in Punjab is turning increasingly grim. On Tuesday morning, the release of 2.2 lakh cusecs of water from Harike headworks triggered fresh alarm for dozens of flood-prone villages in the border districts of Fazilka and Ferozepur. One of the most vulnerable points is the Kavawali bridge in Fazilka, which connects 10 villages to the district and lies close to the international border.The rising water level around the bridge has already forced residents of nea ...Read More >
Pathankot: Due to continuous rainfall over the past few days in both hilly and plain areas, water levels in rivers and streams passing through Pathankot district -- including the Ravi, Ujh, Jalalia, Chakki, and various canals and drains -- have exceeded their normal capacity. Consequently, the administration has issued warnings to the residents of the areas in advance.On Monday morning, water was released from the Ranjit Sagar Dam (Shahpurkandi), causing a further rise in the levels of Ravi rive ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Aug 26 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced closure of all schools in the state from August 27 to 30 in the wake of heavy rains forecast. Incessant rains for the past two days have inundated villages across several districts of the state. "It has been raining heavily for the past few days and the weather department has predicted heavy rains for the next few days as well. "In view of this, all primary, secondary, senior secondary government and private sch ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: India on Monday made a second contact with Pakistan in a day to warn Islamabad about a potential flood in the Sutlej River, after issuing a previous warning about the Tawi River at Jammu, diplomatic sources told Geo News. The Indian High Commission in Islamabad reached out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey details regarding possible flood conditions in the Sutlej River, the sources said. They added that India has shared such data with Pakistan during flood situations in t ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 25: India has reportedly extended a gesture of goodwill to Pakistan on Sunday, August 24, after alerting Islamabad about a potential flood in the Tawi River. The information was shared through the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, bypassing the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) that remains suspended following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, as per multiple reports. Sources quoted in local media said the alert was issued on humanitarian grounds, despite heightened tensions betw ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three cloudbursts and flash floods, two landslides and one drowning incident were reported in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, resulting in damage to eight bridges and 12 vehicles and blocking of multiple roads, including a national highway, the State Emergency Operation Centre said here. The natural calamities were reported in Shimla, Sirmaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, and Kinnaur districts. Fortunately, no human casualty was reported, though one person is missing, who ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved the Rules of Legal Education, Moratorium (Three-Year Moratorium) 2025, which will remain in force for three years once published. Under this moratorium, no new law colleges will be set up or granted approval anywhere in India. Existing institutions will also not be allowed to start new sections, courses, or batches without prior written permission from the BCI. Pending applications that have already reached the fina ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh Jubbal sub-division were shut on Thursday due to continuous rainfall, landslides, and road blockages since last night, as per the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). As per the statement from DDMA Shimla, All educational institutions in the sub-division Jubbal are closed today, in view of the continuous rainfall/landslides and road blocks since last night. Continuous heavy rainfall over ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): A sudden flash flood hit Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur on Wednesday evening. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. The flood was triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley. The strong flow of water swept away a bridge across the Sutlej River and left one person injured, as per the Indian Army. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Likely To Visit West Bengal on August 22 for I ...Read More >
A flash flood, caused by a cloudburst in Rishi Dogri Valley, struck a road construction site in Kinnaur, injuring one and stranding several. The Indian Army responded swiftly, utilizing Logistics Drone High Altitude system to deliver essential supplies like food and coconut water. Personnel guided civilians to safety, and the injured person was evacuated to Reckong Peo hospital. A sudden flash flood swept through Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur district on Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc at an ong ...Read More >
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