Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Tuesday announced that flood control rooms across the state are operational 24x7 to provide immediate assistance to people during emergency situations. He appealed to citizens to make use of the helpline numbers in case of any exigency.
The minister informed that every district has been provided with dedicated control room numbers, including Ludhiana: 0161-2433100, Ropar: 01881-221157, Gurdaspur: 01874-266376 and 18001801852, Mansa: 01652-229082, Pathankot: 0186-2346944 and 97791-02351, Amritsar: 0183-2229125, Tarn Taran: 01852-224107, Hoshiarpur: 01882-220412, Jalandhar: 0181-2224417 and 94176-57802, SBS Nagar: 01823-220645, Sangrur: 01672-234196, Patiala: 0175-2350550 and 2358550.
SAS Nagar: 0172-2219506, Sri Muktsar Sahib: 01633-260341, Faridkot: 01639-250338, Fazilka: 01638-262153, Ferozepur: 01632-245366, Barnala: 01679-233031, Bathinda: 0164-2862100 and 0164-2862101, Kapurthala: 01822-231990, Fatehgarh Sahib: 01763-232838, Moga: 01636-235206 and Malerkotla: 01675-252003.
“These control rooms are equipped with modern communication systems and are being manned by trained staff to coordinate rescue and relief operations efficiently,” said Goyal. He further added that the state government has already implemented robust flood mitigation measures and preparedness protocols to tackle any potential emergency situation.
The minister appealed to citizens to remain alert and contact the nearest district flood control room in case of any untoward incident.
