Punjab Floods: Survivors Struggle with Displacement and Lost Livelihoods

Speedy Summary:

• Punjab has experienced devastating monsoon floods, killing 55 people and displacing thousands across 2,200 villages.
• Flooding in rivers sutlej,ravi,and Beas destroyed homes,agricultural land,livestock,and infrastructure.
• Relief efforts include 111 camps sheltering over 4,600 people. Approximately ₹12,539 ration kits and cattle fodder have been distributed.
• The loss of crops (paddy on 1.91 lakh hectares) has disrupted livelihoods; winter wheat sowing prospects remain uncertain due too waterlogged soil.
• Villagers face challenges such as displacement without proper land documentation for relief claims and inadequate safety resources like life jackets for manual boats.
• Politicians debate the appropriateness of the ₹1,600 crore flood aid announced by PM Modi amid accusations over mismanagement of State Disaster Relief Funds (SDRF).

Heavy Rain & Floods Batter Northern India