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5,300 Acres of Land Washed Away in 15 Districts

Khazavali — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:35:25 +0000

Over 5,300 acres of land were washed away across 15 districts of Punjab during the August-September floods. The Punjab floods washed away land mainly due to overflowing rivers — Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej — after heavy rains and nearly 55 breaches in Beas embankments.

The worst-hit districts include Amritsar (1,515 acres), Ferozepur (1,101 acres), Gurdaspur (544 acres), and Nawanshahr (539 acres). Most of the damaged areas were privately owned farmland lying close to old riverbeds, where land is cheap but flood-prone. In many places, rivers have shifted their course by almost 100 feet every decade, eating into cultivated land.

Illegal mining in riverbeds worsened the erosion, officials admit. Affected farmers will get Rs 19,000 per acre compensation, but the land may remain uncultivable for three to four years due to deep craters. Officials say such massive land loss has not been seen in 40 years of Punjab’s history.

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Sukhbir Badal Calls Emergency Meeting on Punjab Flood Crisis

Khazavali — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:07:13 +0000

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has called an emergency meeting in Chandigarh to address the Punjab floods. The meeting will include district presidents and assembly in-charges to review damage and plan relief measures. Senior leader Daljit Singh Cheema said the party will gather feedback and intensify relief efforts.

Earlier, Badal demanded a ₹20,000 crore flood relief package and a full farm loan waiver for farmers and labourers. He stressed that Punjab’s farmers, who powered India’s Green Revolution, deserve national support. He also announced plans to desilt farmland using machinery and volunteers, stating he was ready to face action for protecting farmers’ rights.

Badal personally visited flood-hit areas in Nakodar, Phillaur, and Sahnewal, providing cash aid and diesel for relief operations. He distributed over ₹25 lakh and 40,000 litres of diesel to strengthen bundhs and support earth-moving work. Local farmers complained that the AAP government had failed to provide timely help. SAD leaders joined him during these visits.

This emergency meeting comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Punjab.

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Raghav Chadha Flood Relief: MP Allocates ₹3.25 Crore for Punjab

Khazavali — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:13:00 +0000

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha is back in Punjab politics after months of silence. His return comes as the state faces its worst floods in recent history. Raghav Chadha flood relief efforts have drawn attention after his visits to Gurdaspur and Amritsar.

Last week, Chadha toured flood-hit Gurdaspur on a tractor. Today, he announced ₹3.25 crore from his MPLADS fund. Of this, ₹2.75 crore will strengthen and repair flood embankments in Gurdaspur, while ₹50 lakh will support relief and rehabilitation in Amritsar.

In his message, Chadha expressed sorrow over the 30 lives lost and offered condolences to the families. He thanked the Army, NDRF, BSF, Punjab Police, doctors, NGOs, and volunteers for their tireless work.

Chadha said the funds “belong to Punjab and Punjabis,” assuring that every rupee would be used for rebuilding. He promised to raise the issue in Parliament and push the Centre for more aid.

Alongside Chadha, MPs Vikramjit Singh Sawhney and Balbir Singh Seechewal are also active in relief work. Seechewal has been leading efforts in Sultanpur Lodhi, rescuing people stranded in submerged villages.

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