Sahney’s donation is the first major contribution to this campaign. The funds will help restore infrastructure in flood-hit areas. Sahney also donated 50 tractors and 10 JCB machines through his Sun Foundation to help remove silt from villages and towns.

The floods caused widespread damage to Punjab’s roads and bridges. Thousands of kilometers of roads and many bridges were destroyed. The state faces significant financial challenges. The Mission Chardi Kalan campaign aims to raise funds to aid recovery and rebuild vital infrastructure.

NRIs, local philanthropists, and others have already contributed money and goods. This campaign is critical to helping Punjab get back on its feet and recover from the disaster.

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The Congress leader was accompanied by Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, and other party leaders. After arriving in Amritsar, he headed to Ghonewal village in Ajnala, where he interacted with flood-affected people and listened to their concerns about property and livelihood losses.

After visiting Ghonewal village, Rahul Gandhi will pay obeisance at the historic Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib in Ramdas area. He will also tour flood-hit areas in Gurdaspur district to meet locals and monitor relief efforts firsthand.

Punjab has suffered one of its worst flood disasters in decades. Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir swelled the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, causing widespread flooding. The current death toll stands at 56, while floods damaged crops on nearly 1.98 lakh hectares. Authorities continue to coordinate rescue and relief operations across affected districts.

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Municipal workers have been deployed in multiple teams to remove mud deposits, clear blocked drains, and disinfect public spaces. Special fumigation machines are being used daily to curb mosquito breeding, as health officials warned of a rise in dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases. Local residents said that after weeks of struggle with floodwaters, visible government action has given them some relief.

The health department has also stepped in with mobile medical units and emergency teams. Primary health centres have been stocked with medicines, while temporary camps are being considered in low-lying colonies where the risk of infection remains high. Doctors have urged residents to boil drinking water, use mosquito nets, and keep surroundings clean.

Officials added that sanitation work will continue until the situation is fully under control. They also appealed to the public to cooperate by avoiding littering and by reporting waterlogging spots. “Our aim is to ensure that no epidemic spreads in the aftermath of the floods,” a senior officer said.

While many locals welcomed the fumigation and cleaning, they also pointed out that such efforts should be carried out regularly during monsoon season. Several families complained of damage to household goods and demanded financial assistance from the administration.

With municipal workers, health officials, and residents working together, Shuklaganj is beginning its slow recovery. However, authorities admit that only sustained efforts will ensure long-term protection from flood-related diseases.

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