Fazilka July 10:
Heavy rainfall in parts of Punjab has resulted in breaching of river embankments at various places and an alarming rise in the water level of river Satluj, an official said.
Several acres of agricultural land was inundated near Fazilka town, in Ferozepur district, said an irrigation department official. "We have reports that hundreds of acres of agricultural land has been flooded near Fazilka. Besides, one village is also flooded in this area. Incessant rainfall, during the last 12 hours, has raised the water level at an alarming pace in Satluj river," he said.
"We are evaluating the situation and instructions have been issued to district deputy commissioner and police to make rescue arrangements," he added. In the neighbouring state Haryana, water level in Yamuna river has also increased in the last 24 hours, posing a flood threat to the adjoining areas. Met officials predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of Punjab and Haryana in the coming days. In July last year, various districts of Punjab and Haryana were flooded due to heavy showers. Several acres of agricultural land was submerged and over 30 people lost their lives.
Heavy rainfall in parts of Punjab has resulted in breaching of river embankments at various places and an alarming rise in the water level of river Satluj, an official said.
Several acres of agricultural land was inundated near Fazilka town, in Ferozepur district, said an irrigation department official. "We have reports that hundreds of acres of agricultural land has been flooded near Fazilka. Besides, one village is also flooded in this area. Incessant rainfall, during the last 12 hours, has raised the water level at an alarming pace in Satluj river," he said.
"We are evaluating the situation and instructions have been issued to district deputy commissioner and police to make rescue arrangements," he added. In the neighbouring state Haryana, water level in Yamuna river has also increased in the last 24 hours, posing a flood threat to the adjoining areas. Met officials predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of Punjab and Haryana in the coming days. In July last year, various districts of Punjab and Haryana were flooded due to heavy showers. Several acres of agricultural land was submerged and over 30 people lost their lives.