Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Ludhiana Homes Flooded by Polluted Waters After Heavy Rain
Ludhiana residents faced a major problem as heavy rain caused polluted water from the Buddha Nullah to flood their homes.
The nullah, which carries industrial waste, overflowed into residential areas.
People are frustrated because this happens every year, and they feel the government isn't doing enough to clean the drains.
The dirty water, filled with chemicals, damaged homes and belongings.
Local officials are working to address the situation, but residents are angry about the lack of preparedness and the ongoing pollution problem.
Heavy rainfall caused the Buddha Nullah and Ganda Nullah to overflow.
Polluted waters entered homes in several residential areas of Ludhiana.
Residents expressed frustration over the annual flooding issue and the lack of proper cleaning.
Local AAP MLAs visited the affected areas to assess the situation.
The Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner are monitoring the situation.
- Who
- Residents of Ludhiana, Local AAP MLAs
- What
- Experienced flooding in homes due to overflowing polluted drains
- When
- Monday, following heavy overnight rainfall
- Where
- Ludhiana, Punjab, India
- Why
- Overflow of Buddha Nullah and Ganda Nullah due to heavy rain and inadequate cleaning.
- Affected Areas
- Dhoka Mohalla, Dharampura, Shivaji Nagar, Kashmir Nagar, Kundanpuri, Shingar Cinema Road, Harcharan Nagar, Chand Cinema area
- Cause of Flooding
- Overflowing Buddha Nullah and Ganda Nullah
- Source of Pollution
- Untreated industrial effluents and domestic sewage
- Key Individuals
- Himanshu Jain (Deputy Commissioner), Madan Lal Bagga and Ashok Prashar Pappi (MLAs), Aaditya Dachalwal (Municipal Commissioner)
- Previous Flooding
- Similar flooding occurred in 2023