Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Floods Worsen in Punjab and Haryana Amidst Heavy Rainfall
Several areas in Haryana and Punjab are experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall.
The government is taking measures to help, including closing schools in some areas of Haryana.
In Punjab, fresh rain worsened the situation, flooding more villages and damaging crops.
Governor Kataria is visiting affected areas to assess the situation.
The health department is providing medical assistance, and relief camps have been set up for those displaced.
The rainfall in Punjab in August was the highest in 25 years.
Heavy rainfall and rising river levels caused flooding in Haryana and Punjab.
Haryana authorities issued an alert for more rain and closed schools in some areas.
In Punjab, fresh rain aggravated the flood situation in Hoshiarpur district.
Punjab Governor Kataria is visiting the flood-hit districts from September 2-4.
Medical camps have been set up in Ferozepur to provide medical assistance to flood victims.
- Who
- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, affected residents
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in Haryana and Punjab, prompting relief efforts and government responses.
- When
- Ongoing, with heavy rainfall reported on Monday and forecasts for more.
- Where
- Haryana and Punjab, India
- Why
- Heavy rainfall in the region, compounded by overflow of rivers and barrages.
- Affected Villages (Hoshiarpur)
- 100
- Farmland Damaged (Hoshiarpur)
- 5,971 hectares
- People in Relief Camps (Hoshiarpur)
- 1,041
- Flood Affected Districts (Punjab)
- 12
- Governor's Visits
- September 2-4
- Punjab Rainfall (August)
- 253.7 mm (74% above normal)
- Medical Camps (Ferozepur)
- 400
- Patients Examined
- 8,700+
Sources
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