Catastrophic Flooding in Punjab: Minimum of 37 Deaths; Over 350,000 Individuals Displaced – Largest Flooding Incident Since 1988
Punjab Faces Worst Flood Since 1988, Rescue Operations Underway
Punjab is currently grappling with its worst flood since 1988, with the regions of Malwa and Bhakra being particularly affected. The floods have displaced over 3 lakh people and claimed at least 37 lives.
The first major flood in Punjab was recorded in 1955, and since then, the state has faced floods in 1978, 1993, 2008, and most recently in 2019. The flooding crisis has taken a heavy toll on the local villages and regions along the rivers, but no specific person or institution has been identified as being most affected.
Schools in the affected areas have been shut down, and a rescue operation is currently underway. The floods have affected the Sutlej River, and the region of Bhakra was hit hard during the 1978 floods.
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The floods have disrupted normal life in Punjab, and the state government is working to restore normalcy as soon as possible. The situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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