Sunil Jakhar Appeals to PM for Urgent Central Assistance for Punjab’s Flood Damage

August 30, 2025

Chandigarh: In response to the devastating natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall and floods in Punjab, Sunil Jakhar has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urgently requesting central assistance. In the letter, he highlighted the severe situation in the state.

Jakhar noted that Punjab, a key state for India’s food security and economic strength, has been severely impacted by relentless heavy rains and flooding, exacerbated by excessive rainfall in the upper hilly regions.

IMD issues Warning

The worst-affected areas include the border regions from Bhoa Assembly constituency to Fazilka, as well as districts like Kapurthala. According to the Meteorological Department’s warning, heavy rainfall is likely to continue in the coming days, potentially worsening the already critical situation.

Floods Affecting Large Population: Sunil Jakhar

He stated that the floods have affected a large population, rendering many families homeless and destroying thousands of acres of crops critical to the state’s economy and national food supply.

While commending the central government’s efforts through the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and financial aid, Jakhar emphasized the need for additional and immediate assistance given the severity of the disaster.

He urged the Prime Minister to deploy central assessment teams to evaluate the ground situation and announce a special relief package to address the immediate needs of Punjab’s flood-affected population.

Highlighting Punjab’s significance as a border state and its role in national food security, Jakhar expressed confidence that the Prime Minister would extend support during this crisis. He stated that immediate central intervention and assistance would provide hope and relief to thousands of affected Punjabis.