Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Punjab Minister Bains Inspects Anandpur Sahib Flood Defences
Heavy rain caused water to cover roads in the Anandpur Sahib area.
Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains visited the area to check flood-safety measures.
He inspected the Charan Ganga stream near Lodhipur village.
The government has been strengthening river, canal and stream banks.
Some work has been completed along the Sutlej river.
New embankments were also built at Lodhipur.
These measures are meant to reduce erosion and help protect nearby villages.
Bains asked officials to keep watching the situation and quickly fix any problems.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains inspected flood-protection arrangements near Lodhipur village in Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Heavy rain in the Anandpur Sahib-Nangal area left major roads, including the route to Takht Kesgarh Sahib, inundated.
Bains said the government is strengthening the banks of rivers, canals and streams after floods in recent years.
Works to strengthen the Sutlej riverbanks and embankments at Lodhipur village have been completed, he said.
Bains directed officials to monitor the works continuously and complete any needed repairs or additional strengthening immediately.
- Who
- Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains and local administration officials.
- What
- Bains inspected flood-protection arrangements and directed officials to monitor and strengthen protective works.
- When
- Wednesday, August 19; heavy rain had continued since the previous evening.
- Where
- The Anandpur Sahib-Nangal area, including the Charan Ganga stream near Lodhipur village in Sri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.
- Why
- To protect people, property and villages from flooding and riverbank erosion after floods in recent years.
- Minister
- Harjot Singh Bains
- Area inspected
- Charan Ganga stream near Lodhipur village
- Weather conditions
- Heavy rain in Anandpur Sahib-Nangal since the previous evening
- Road conditions
- Major roads, including the road to Takht Kesgarh Sahib, were inundated
- River protection
- Works to strengthen the Sutlej riverbanks were reported completed
- Embankments
- Embankments were constructed at Lodhipur village
- Official direction
- Officials were told to monitor works and immediately complete needed repairs or strengthening