Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Punjab Flood Situation: Water Levels Dip, Relief Efforts Continue
Punjab is dealing with severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, especially affecting Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala districts.
While the water level in Pong dam has slightly decreased but is still high, and the water flow in the Beas river remains significant.
Many villages are underwater, damaging crops and homes.
The local administration is working on relief efforts, providing aid, and assessing the losses.
They are also distributing supplies and assisting in animal care, assuring the public that the situation is under control.
Water levels in Pong and Bhakra dams are being monitored.
173 villages in Hoshiarpur district are affected by floods.
Over 8,322 hectares of farmland has been affected.
Relief operations are underway, including providing shelter, food, and medical services.
Damage to infrastructure and homes reported, with assessments in progress.
- Who
- Officials and administration of Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala districts.
- What
- Flood situation and ongoing relief efforts in Punjab.
- When
- Information current as of September 6th.
- Where
- Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala districts, Punjab.
- Why
- Heavy rains in catchment areas.
Affected Residents
Government/Administration
Concerns
Affected Residents
Significant property damage, crop destruction, and displacement. Need for immediate aid and long-term support.
Government/Administration
Assessing damage, coordinating relief, ensuring safety, and providing compensation. Situation is under control.
- Pong Dam Water Level
- 1,394.19 feet (4 feet above upper limit)
- Bhakra Dam Water Level
- 1,678.14 feet
- Villages Affected
- 173
- Farmland Affected
- 8,322 hectares
- Residents Affected
- 2,497
- Houses Damaged/Destroyed
- 45 destroyed, 94 severely damaged, 1 partially damaged
Sources
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