Flood Situation Remains Grim in Punjab, Death Toll Rises to 51
The flood situation in Punjab remained critical on Monday, with three more deaths reported in the past 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 51. The situation worsened with 14 more villages being impacted by floods, and the loss to standing crops increasing by over 8,000 hectares. The state government has yet to assess the exact loss to livestock and houses, which will be undertaken once the floodwater recedes.
Key Takeaways:
- The death toll from floods in Punjab has risen to 51, with three more deaths reported in the past 24 hours.
- Fourteen more villages were impacted by floods in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of affected villages to 2,064.
- The loss to standing crops has increased by over 8,000 hectares, with a total of 184,938 hectares affected.
- The maximum loss has been reported in Gurdaspur district, with over 40,169 hectares of crops affected.
- The population of 387,959 has been impacted due to floods, with the maximum number of affected people reported in Gurdaspur district.
- A total of 23,015 people have been rescued from deluged villages, with 5,581 rescued from Gurdaspur, 4,235 in Fazilka, and 3,948 in Ferozepur.
- 5,416 people are taking shelter in relief camps, with 219 camps set up in total.
Statistics:
- Death toll: 51
- Number of villages affected: 2,064
- Loss to standing crops: 184,938 hectares (4.62 lakh acres)
- Maximum loss in Gurdaspur: 40,169 hectares (over 1 lakh acres)
- Number of people impacted: 387,959
- Number of people rescued: 23,015
- People taking shelter in relief camps: 5,416
- Number of active relief camps: 123
- Number of boats provided by state government: 174
- Number of NDRF teams deployed: 23
- Number of Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy columns deployed: 23
- Number of helicopters deployed for rescue and relief: over 30
Sources:
- Neel Kamal Bathinda, on IndiaTimes (no date specified)
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