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To provide immediate relief and assistance to flood-affected people while resolutely tackling this natural disaster. With a decline in rainfall and water levels, the State Government has accelerated relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts, enabling flood-hit families to gradually return to normal life.
Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains informed that 100% road connectivity, electricity, and water supply have been restored in flood-affected villages of Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency. Residents of Singhpur-Plassi have begun returning from relief camps to their homes. He further said that connectivity to cut-off villages such as Harsa Bela, Patti Dulchi, and Bela Shiv Singh is being restored, and the wooden bridge at Bela Dhyani will soon be replaced with a robust motorable bridge.
He added that fumigation and spraying of medicines has been completed, special vaccination drives by health and animal husbandry teams are underway, and 10 truckloads of fodder have already been distributed. Special girdawari (crop loss survey) is being carried out by revenue officials, and compensation will be disbursed based on its report.
Cabinet Ministers Dr. Balbir Singh and Lal Chand Kataruchak distributed financial aid of ₹51,000 each to 12 affected families in villages Baknour, Pamma, Ambi Khattkaran, Kolian Adda, and Anyal of Bhoa constituency. During their visit, they interacted with local residents, listened to their concerns, and reiterated the government’s commitment to provide concrete solutions.
Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, while reviewing the situation near villages along the Ghaggar river including Krael, Moonak, and Phoolad, said that the Punjab Government has strengthened river embankments, which has saved nearby villages and towns from major damage even though water levels remained above danger mark for several days.
He further stated that the Punjab Government and District Administration are on full alert, ensuring immediate sandbagging or any other necessary measure wherever required. Officials have been deployed at every kilometer along the Ghaggar embankments to address any issue promptly.
Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat directed revenue officers to immediately verify claims concerning damage to houses caused by rain and floods.