Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Beas River Floods Kapurthala Villages After Embankment Breach
Heavy rains caused the Beas River to overflow its banks in Kapurthala, flooding several villages.
A temporary wall built by farmers broke, letting the water flood fields and homes.
Farmers lost crops, and many people had to leave their homes.
The government is working to fix the damage, provide aid, and control the water flow.
Schools have been temporarily closed as a safety measure.
The Beas river breached a temporary embankment, causing floods in Kapurthala's Mand area.
Around 16 villages, including Baupur and Bhaini Bahadur, were affected by the flooding.
Thousands of acres of standing crops were destroyed, and over 5,000 people were moved to safety.
Authorities are coordinating to repair the breach and regulate water discharge.
The Deputy Commissioner assured full administrative support and ordered school closures as a precaution.
- Who
- Residents of affected villages, farmers, local administration (Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal), and Rajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal.
- What
- Flooding in Kapurthala's Mand area due to a breached embankment on the Beas River.
- When
- The event occurred recently, with details updated as of Tuesday.
- Where
- Kapurthala's Mand area in Punjab, specifically affecting villages like Baupur.
- Why
- Breach of a temporary embankment on the Beas River.
Farmers' Concerns
Administration's Response
Relief
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are waiting for relief from the administration.
Administration's Response
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Aid Request
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are urging the authorities to provide boats and relief material.
Administration's Response
The article does not contain the opposing side's viewpoint.
- Affected Area
- Kapurthala's Mand area
- Cause of Flooding
- Breached embankment
- River
- Beas River
- Villages Affected
- Baupur, Bhaini Bahadur, and others
- People Displaced
- Over 5,000
- Administrative Response
- Relief centers, school closures, NDRF/SDRF alert
