Punjab battles massive floods, death toll rising fast
• Over 1,900 villages in Punjab are submerged due to severe flooding, causing extensive crop damage and a rising death toll.
• The central government has pledged full support to Punjab, with funds available under the State Disaster Relief Fund and assessment teams evaluating the losses.
• Joint teams are evacuating residents and reinforcing embankments, with approximately 21,000 people moved to safer locations.
Severe flooding devastates Punjab, villages submerged
Punjab is currently grappling with severe flooding, as over 1,900 villages find themselves submerged and standing crops across more than 400,000 acres have been devastated. Tragically, the death toll has risen to 43, underscoring the magnitude of the crisis.
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