A yellow alert has been issued for rain in Punjab today. There is a chance of more than normal rainfall in three districts. A new Western Disturbance is becoming active, due to which the monsoon will be active in North India. Apart from Punjab, a yellow alert has also been issued for rain in the neighboring state of Himachal Pradesh. This is a time of concern for Punjab, which is in the grip of floods.
At present, 7 districts of Punjab, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, and Amritsar are in the grip of floods. If the impact of rain is more on the mountains, then the water level of rivers in the plains is likely to increase. Due to this, the coming 5 days are going to be very cautious for Punjab.
69 thousand 800 cusecs of water were released from Pong Dam yesterday. Its effect has been seen in Tanda of Hoshiarpur and it can also affect other districts. The reservoir level reached 1,384.45 feet, which is close to the danger mark of 1,390 feet. About 1.15 lakh cusecs of water is flowing in the river. Due to which water has entered 6 villages of Tanda, Gandowal, Rara Mand, Talhi, Abdullahpur, Meva Miani and Fatta Kulla and the paddy crop has drowned.
Tomorrow, Orange alert in Punjab and Himachal
Today, a yellow alert for rain has been issued in three districts of Punjab, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar. While normal rain will occur in other districts. But, tomorrow, Saturday, an orange alert has been issued in the state and more than normal rain is expected in 16 districts.
At the same time, an orange alert has also been issued in Himachal Pradesh on this day. If this happens, the water level in the dams will increase and in case of more water being released into the rivers, problems may increase for Punjab.