The recent floods were among the worst in decades. They submerged over 2,300 villages and hit more than 2 million people. Crops spread across five lakh acres were lost. Fifty-seven people died, and nearly seven lakh lost their homes.

Public infrastructure also collapsed. The damage includes 3,200 schools, 19 colleges, 1,400 hospitals, 8,500 km of roads, and 2,500 bridges. The state estimates losses at ₹13,800 crore, though the final figure could rise further.

The disaster struck after heavy rains swelled the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers. Rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir worsened the situation. Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, and Tarn Taran were the worst affected.

Mann urged the Centre to release ₹60,000 crore of Punjab’s pending funds. He also demanded a revision of State Disaster Response Fund norms, calling them too weak. Mann said the Assembly’s decisions would bring real relief and strengthen recovery efforts.

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Kang said record rainfall and flooding from the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers had devastated the state. He highlighted the heavy loss of lives, property, and crops. The scale of destruction, he added, is beyond measure and demands quick support.

He appealed to the Prime Minister to act with compassion and keep politics aside. Kang warned that strained ties between the AAP government in Punjab and the Union Government must not affect common people.

“As a concerned citizen, I request you to extend help with an open heart. Punjab now needs maximum assistance, without discrimination or delay,” Kang wrote.

Calling Punjab the land of Gurus, saints, patriots, and warriors, he asked the Centre to stand with the state in this crisis. He urged for immediate financial aid and rehabilitation measures to rebuild lives and livelihoods.

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Since August 1, twelve districts have faced floods. Heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir forced the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers to overflow. Seasonal rivulets also swelled, adding to the disaster. Continuous rainfall in Punjab worsened the crisis.

Rescue teams have moved 15,688 people to safer places. Gurdaspur led with 5,549 rescues, followed by Ferozepur (3,321), Fazilka (2,049), and Amritsar (1,700). In all, 1,044 villages remain flooded. Amritsar reported the highest impact with 35,000 people affected, followed by Ferozepur (24,015) and Fazilka (21,562).

The floods damaged 96,061 hectares of farmland. Livestock losses are also heavy, though numbers will be clear after water recedes. Damage to roads and buildings is yet to be assessed.

Relief work continues with 20 NDRF teams, supported by SDRF, the Army, and Punjab Police. They are working day and night to protect lives and property.

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