On Tuesday, in Samrala Village of Punjab, the flood situation turned grim while dozens of villages were inundated.
The mainly affected villages included Toddarpur, Dhande, Orana, Kulewal, Barma, Herian, Rajewal and Kheernian.
The main victims of floods are the farmers, as floods have spoiled their crops.
Special pumps have been requisitioned from neighboring districts to expedite de-watering operation. Flood protection machinery has been put on high alert.
The deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal said:
“Medical facility has been provided to the villagers and we are providing veterinary doctors too so that there won’t be any kind of infection. We are providing drinking water also to the villagers, considering the health of people.”
The incessant rainfall has flooded several low-lying areas in the region, besides affecting power supply and road traffic.
Source: Floods affect Punjab villages - newkerala
Date: 06 July 2010
Climate Change
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