Gandhinagar: Gujarat has extended significant assistance to flood-affected Punjab and Chhattisgarh by dispatching a special relief train carrying over 400 tonnes of food, medicines, and essential supplies, along with financial aid of ₹10 crore. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the special train from Gandhinagar railway station, underlining Gujarat’s commitment to supporting states in times...
Chandigarh: The flood situation in Punjab continues to remain grim as the death toll climbed to 51 with three more fatalities reported in Mansa, Moga and Patiala districts during the past 24 hours, Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said on Monday. According to the minister, over 3.87 lakh people across 15...
Chandigarh: The devastating floods in Punjab have claimed three more lives in Amritsar and Rupnagar districts over the past 24 hours, raising the total death toll to 46 across 14 districts. Punjab’s Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian confirmed that three people remain missing in Pathankot district. In the last 24 hours,...
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has donated ₹5 crore to support flood relief efforts in Punjab, which is currently grappling with one of the worst floods in its history. Speaking about his contribution, Akshay said, “I maintain my view on this. Yes, I am giving ₹5 crore for buying relief material for the Punjab flood victims,...
The devastating floods in Punjab have left a trail of destruction, prompting Bollywood and Punjabi actors to step forward and support affected communities. Diljit Dosanjh has adopted 10 severely affected villages, with his team sharing the initiative on Instagram, stating, “Nanak Naam Chardi kala Tere Bhane Sarbat da Bhala Together, We Can Rebuild.” Punjabi actor...
New Delhi: Amid severe flooding in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that all AAP MPs and MLAs will contribute one month’s salary to the Punjab Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support flood relief efforts. Speaking in a video message shared on X, Kejriwal said, “Punjab has always stood tall...
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday expressed solidarity with the people of Punjab, which, along with Jammu and Kashmir, has been severely affected by floods. Speaking to reporters, Sirsa said, “There is a flood situation in J&K and now in Punjab. We stand with the people of Punjab. We are deeply...
Delhi: The national capital has been experiencing persistent rainfall over the past few days, providing relief from the intense heat and humidity. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), more heavy showers are expected in the Delhi-NCR region on Tuesday. Minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to hover around 25 to 27 degrees Celsius. Continuous...
Heavy rains have battered Punjab over the past few days, resulting in widespread flooding across the state. Thousands of acres of agricultural land have been damaged, and several houses have been washed away. Ludhiana recorded the highest rainfall at 216.70 mm on Monday, while other areas received significant rainfall, including Amritsar (24.1 mm), Patiala (80.4...
Chandigarh: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert for Punjab, warning of very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours as the state continues to reel under torrential rains and flood-like conditions. Several districts are facing severe flooding due to overflowing rivers, including the Sutlej, Ravi, and Beas, which have been...