Kapurthala, Punjab: Many villages have been affected due to the rising water level of the Beas river in Sultanpur Lodhi area of Kapurthala. The district administration had already put the SDRF teams on alert. Today, on Thursday, SDRF teams under the leadership of Inspector Deepak are engaged in rescue work.
Teams are reaching the affected areas through boats. They are taking people to safer places. Dry ration is also being provided to needy families. Fodder and drinking water is also being provided to animals.
DC Amit Kumar Panchal has appealed to the people living in low-lying areas. He said that people should reach relief camps as soon as possible. This will ensure the safety of life and property. SDRF teams are continuously engaged in rescue work.