The increasing water levels of the Sutlej River in Ludhiana, Punjab, have escalated the flood threat to alarming levels. The dam near the village of Sarsari has been eroding continuously for 48 hours, with a 16-foot erosion recorded by Friday. This has led to the submergence of farmers' tube wells and the encroachment of water up to the ring dam. The new ring dam, situated 700 meters from the main dam, is now in jeopardy.
To address the situation, teams from the Army and NDRF have been deployed at the site. Despite attempts by the administration to control the erosion, success has been elusive. According to officials, if the water advances further from this point, a flood could sweep into 14 villages in Ludhiana.
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Urban areas such as Rahon Road, Tibba Road, Tajpur Road, Noorwala Road, and Samrala Chowk also face the risk of water encroachment. The Dhanansu area in Sahnewal is expected to be affected, impacting approximately 50,000 people.
Source: aajtak
Ambulance Crash in Hoshiarpur: 3 Dead
A major accident occurred in Punjab's Hoshiarpur. Near Maguwal village on the Chintpurni Dharamshala National Highway, an ambulance fell into a gorge. Three people lost their lives in the accident, with two critically injured being referred to the civil hospital in Hoshiarpur. The ambulance was transporting a patient from Kangra Dharamshala.
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Punjab Death Toll Reaches 43
Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian reported no deaths in the last 24 hours. However, the state witnessed 43 deaths across 14 districts by September 4.
To date, 21,929 individuals have been rescued, and 196 relief camps have been set up, sheltering 7,108 people. Fazilka leads with 2,548 people relocated to relief camps, followed by Hoshiarpur (1,041), Ferozepur (776), and Pathankot (693) hosting affected individuals. In total, 172,000 hectares of agricultural land have suffered damage.
Source: aajtak
23 Districts and 384,000 People Affected
Statewide, 23 districts and 1,948 villages are enduring the impact of floods. Nearly 384,000 residents are facing direct consequences. Central teams are touring the affected spots, compiling detailed reports involving officials from agriculture, rural development, energy, finance, roads, and the water resources departments.
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Efforts to Preserve Cultural Heritage
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Friday took steps to protect the ancient Laxmi Narayan Temple in Nangal, partially damaged by the Sutlej’s strong currents. Announcing financial support of 12.7 million INR through the municipal council to establish permanent measures of reinforcement. The social security department reported that assistance has been extended to 479 elderly identified by the Red Cross Society and the district administration.
