Punjab Flood Alert: Ghaggar and Satluj Rivers Overflow, Threatening Several Districts

Ghaggar River in Spate: Ghaggar river overflows, with water flowing 2.5 feet above danger mark, posing a flood threat.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Standby: NDRF team deployed in Tiwana village of Mohali as precautionary measure.

Evacuation Orders in Patiala: Preventive evacuation orders issued in areas adjacent to Badi Nadi as water levels rise.

Inundation in Dera Bassi: Ghaggar water enters fields and causes large-scale flooding in Dera Bassi.

Damage in Kharar and Ferozepur: Heavy downpour damages houses in Kharar, while fencing on International Border affected in Mandot area of Ferozepur.

IMD Warning: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for multiple districts, putting the government on high alert.

Inundated Low-Lying Areas: Many low-lying areas already inundated in several cities; minor breaches reported in Ferozepur water channels.

Satluj River Flow: Downstream water flow in Satluj reaches 1,00,000 cusecs, significantly above the normal flow of 12,000 cusecs, causing flooding in villages along the river and its tributaries.

Relief Measures and Precautions: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann instructs MLAs to stay in their constituencies and assist in relief efforts, while people are advised to avoid unnecessary travel.