Punjab State in India grapples with the Worst Floods in Decades

 


Punjab is currently enduring its most devastating flood event in nearly four decades, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, overflowing rivers, and dam releases. The impact spans across over 1,000 villages, with 12 to 23 fatalities reported and displacement affecting between 1.25 lakh–2.5 lakh residents—some sources even cite up to 1.46 million people displaced.

Breadbasket Devastated

Nearly 3 lakh acres (≈61,000 hectares) of crops—especially paddy fields—have been submerged just ahead of harvest, posing a severe agricultural and economic setback.

Infrastructure & Relief Efforts

Critical infrastructure has been disrupted—roads are flooded, dams like Pong and Ranjit Sagar are at or near capacity, and relief teams are scrambling to keep pace.

Rescue operations are in full swing. Over 11,000 people have been evacuated; relief camps are operational; stray livestock is being attended to; and drones, boats, and airlifts are deployed to reach stranded individuals.



 Economic Toll & Compensation Crisis

The state government estimates nearly ₹49,727 crore in cumulative revenue losses, exacerbated by nosediving GST collections and delayed central assistance.

Farmers are hit hardest. The current State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) compensates only around ₹6,800 per acre—widely deemed inadequate. The state is pushing for compensation caps to be raised to ₹50,000 per acre.

Political Fallout & Accountability

State officials have blamed irregular water release from upstream dam authorities for worsening the floods. The central government has also been criticized for its delayed response to share pending funds and support.

Ripple Effects on Daily Life

Supply chains, especially for perishables, have been hit hard. Vegetable prices have soared—tomatoes from ₹30–40/kg to ₹70/kg, capsicum to ₹150/kg, and mint to ₹120 per bunch. Many households are foregoing salads and green vegetables due to affordability.


 Outlook & Key Needs

With more rain forecasted, Punjab remains on high alert. The immediate priorities are:

  • Accelerating flood relief and compensation
  • Reviving agricultural and livelihood support
  • Reinforcing infrastructure, including rural roads and embankments
  • Enhancing disaster resilience and early warning systems


Punjab’s flood crisis is unfolding on a scale not seen since 1988. Unless there’s swift, large-scale intervention—from both state and central governments—the damage to agriculture, livelihood, and infrastructure could leave deep scars in the months ahead.


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