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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Badal rode a tractor to reach Sarangpur Fasse, Daudarpur, and Bela Chowk, where bundh strengthening is underway. He met farmers, encouraged them, and gave aid. At Sarangpur Fasse, he handed over ₹2 lakh in cash to the village committee. Another ₹2 lakh was provided in Daudarpur for gabion construction. He also gave 1,000 liters of diesel and promised 5,000 liters more. In addition, he assured that 500 Akali workers would join locals in strengthening the bundh.

Calling the floods “manmade,” Badal said they had destroyed livelihoods while governments released no financial aid. He saluted villagers for showing sewa and keeping Punjab’s spirit alive.

At Bela Chowk, he criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for not carrying out flood protection works despite a June review meeting. He also regretted that the Centre had not provided relief or rehabilitation funds, leaving Punjabis to face the crisis on their own.

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