Punjab News: The breaking of the dam in Ahli Sultanpur caused chaos in the village. The entire paddy crop standing in the fields was submerged in water. There are tears in the eyes of the farmers, and there is an atmosphere of mourning in the houses. People were heard saying to each other, “Alas, we are dead; everything is destroyed.” This painful scene has shocked the entire area. Due to heavy rains, the water level of the big dams of Punjab is continuously increasing. Thousands of cusecs of water are being released every day from Bhakra, Pong, and Ranjit Sagar Dam. Due to this, the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers are in spate. Water has started filling in the villages situated on the banks of the rivers. The administration is on alert, but the situation is not coming under control.
The situation worsened in eight districts
Floods have affected eight districts of Punjab the most. The situation has worsened in Pathankot, Kapurthala, Moga, Tarn Taran, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Amritsar, and Hoshiarpur. Villages are flooded; people have left their homes and are looking for safer places. Cattle and grains have been washed away. The streets of the villages are filled with water.
The hard work of farmers goes to waste
The water filled in the paddy fields has ruined the hard work of the farmers throughout the year. The fields that used to bear golden crops are now filled with dirty water. The farmers are looking towards the sky with folded hands. They say that the government should help them; otherwise, it will become difficult to survive due to debt and hunger.
The rush of administration continues
The administration has set up relief camps, and efforts are being made to take people to a safe place. People are being evacuated by boats and tractors. But the villagers are saying that the relief is very little. They are angry that no warning was given earlier. In many areas, people are stranded on the roofs of their own houses.
Pain of common people
Women and children in villages are crying and saying, “Everything has drowned; where should we go?” People’s houses, shops, and belongings have been washed away by the water. The soul shivers after seeing the pictures and videos of the flood. People are saying that this is the biggest disaster of our lives. In many places, people are stranded, hungry, and thirsty.
The cry for help resounds
From villages to cities, cries for help are being heard everywhere. Social organizations and gurudwaras have started langar. People are praying that the rain stops and the water recedes. Farmers are saying that they want compensation and relief from the government. This flood has swept away not only the fields but also the hopes.
