Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Punjab Flooding Continues Amidst Rainfall and Relief Efforts
Punjab experienced heavy rainfall, especially in Ludhiana, contributing to severe flooding.
While the water levels in some rivers are dropping, the situation remains critical.
MGNREGA workers are working to protect the embankments, but their wages are delayed.
The Milkfed is seeking funds to provide cattle feed to farmers and ensure food supplies.
The government, villagers, religious and social organizations, and the army are working together to provide aid and reinforcement.
Ludhiana received the highest rainfall at 81.2 mm on Saturday.
MGNREGA workers are key to defending against the floods but have pending wages.
Water levels in the Beas and Sutlej rivers are declining.
Punjab Milkfed seeks a grant for cattle feed distribution.
Local communities, religious organizations, and the army are supporting relief efforts.
- Who
- Met Department, MGNREGA Workers, Punjab Milkfed
- What
- Heavy rainfall and its impact on Punjab, relief efforts
- When
- Saturday, September 6th
- Where
- Punjab (Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala, Tarn Taran)
- Why
- Heavy rain across north India
MGNREGA Workers and Union Leaders
Government Officials
Wages
MGNREGA Workers and Union Leaders
MGNREGA workers are working tirelessly but have pending wages.
Government Officials
The Centre credits wages directly and the state needs to coordinate better to ensure timely disbursal.
Flood Prevention
MGNREGA Workers and Union Leaders
Had workers been engaged from April, more emergency preparations could have been done.
Government Officials
The administration is working around the clock to support the citizens and coordinate relief efforts.
- Affected Areas
- Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala, Tarn Taran
- Ludhiana Rainfall
- 81.2 mm
- Water Level Decline
- Beas and Sutlej rivers
- MGNREGA Workers
- Shield against floods, pending wages
- Milkfed Grant Request
- Rs 50 crore from NDDB
Sources
Efforts to strengthen an embankment along Sutlej river underway in Ludhiana
In ‘troubled waters’: After selling her village house, 54-year-old lands in ‘river of sorrow’
Ludhiana battered by heavy rain; rest of Punjab gets moderate showers
Backbone of Punjab defense against flood, MGNREGA workers complain pending wages