Jakhar blamed illegal mining for weakening river embankments. At Ghonewal village, residents told him the Dhussi bund broke because miners, backed by politicians, damaged it. When officials were asked when the embankment was last fortified, they admitted it had not happened recently. Jakhar said timely repairs could have reduced losses.

He criticised the irrigation minister for promising foolproof arrangements but failing to act. “Preparatory meetings never took place. Floods come every year, yet no one prepared,” he said.

Jakhar estimated that four lakh acres of farmland are under water, with crop damage close to 100 percent. From paddy to sugarcane, farmers face total loss. He urged the Centre to provide a comprehensive relief package and to consider new check dams and stronger embankments.

Despite the devastation, Jakhar praised Punjabis for showing generosity, saying their unity brings hope in this crisis.

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He alleged that the sudden water release damaged hundreds of houses and covered farmlands in Amritsar with silt and mud. Warring said the Irrigation Department failed to protect people living along the Ravi River. Senior Congress leaders also criticised the government for its “complete failure” in handling the disaster.

Warring demanded an investigation into the dam’s water release. He stressed that the people of Punjab deserve answers and protection from such man-made crises.

The Congress leader also announced that the party has raised over ₹2 crore for flood relief. Committees have been set up in Ferozepur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, and Ludhiana constituencies to mobilise resources and ensure proper distribution of aid.

He added that party workers were helping farmers by clearing silt from their fields. Teams are being formed to restore soil health and reduce long-term damage to agriculture. Warring said the Congress would stand firmly with the affected families until normal life is restored.

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The AAP legislator accused Punjab Principal Secretary (Water Resources) Krishan Kumar of not allowing soil to be lifted from the Tangri and Ghaggar rivers to strengthen embankments. “Nearly 11 villages in my constituency are already facing flooding. If the Tangri overflows, the damage may worsen,” he warned.

Pathanmajra urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to shift such officers. “Villagers blame AAP MLAs for failing to prevent floods. It is difficult to explain that despite repeated requests, no one listens,” he said.

A senior official defended Kumar, stating he has not handled the mining charge since 2023, making it unfair to blame him for permissions.

Meanwhile, Patiala Deputy Commissioner Preeti Yadav reviewed water flow in the Ghaggar and Tangri. She said water levels are receding in Rajpura and Ghanaur, but all departments remain on alert to tackle any emergency.

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