Flood threat persists in Punjab: 140 Villages submerged in Amritsar, Flash Rain alert in 3 districts

September 4, 2025

The situation in Punjab remains serious due to the ongoing floods. The water levels of the Ravi and Sutlej have risen in many villages of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Ferozepur. 140 villages of Amritsar are still in the grip of floods.

Flash Rain alert

The Meteorological Department has issued a flash alert of heavy rain in Mansa, Sangrur and Barnala districts till 9 am. There is a possibility of light rain in the surrounding areas as well, which may increase difficulties in relief work.

However, now that the rain has stopped, the water level in many flood-affected areas has started decreasing. However, the Sutlej and Ghaggar rivers are in spate.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Arvind Kejriwal on Punjab Visit

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal are coming today to take stock of the situation in Punjab.

Ravi caused the most damage in the state this year. Flood water has receded from many villages and damage has started coming to the fore. Sand has accumulated in people’s houses. Crops in the fields are in the grip of sand.

Not only this, the condition of the houses is very pathetic. Cracks have appeared on the walls. Many roofs have collapsed. The kutcha houses are not fit for living. People are now looking towards the central and state government for compensation and to stand on their feet again.