Punjab Chief Secretary reviews flood situation in Amritsar, Pathankot districts

Assuring people that the state government stands firmly with them in this hour of crisis and will support them in every difficulty, Sinha said, “Relief and rescue operations are currently underway. Once the situation
returns to normal, a special survey (Girdawari) will be conducted and compensation will be given for every type of loss.

The Chief Secretary said, “The chief minister has constituted a high-powered committee for relief work, under which three senior officers have been deputed to Amritsar district to supervise and assist in these operations.

According to a government statement, Sinha visited villages surrounded by floodwaters to assess the situation, interacted with flood-hit people, and took their feedback about the relief provided by the district administration.

In several villages, Sinha distributed relief material and encouraged people to move to safer places.

Later, he held a detailed meeting with the district administration and Army officers to discuss the rescue and relief strategy and the successes achieved so far.

He appreciated the continuous efforts being made by Army personnel, NDRF, police and the civil administration.

During his visit to the flood-affected area of Bamiyal and Kolian, Sinha said, “Excessive water in the Ravi river damaged the dhussi embankment, flooding several villages by the river in Pathankot district. But as the
water level in the river has now receded, the water in flood-hit areas is also decreasing.”

He also interacted with officers of the NDRF, the health department and other departments to review the ongoing relief measures.

The Chief Secretary instructed officials to further expedite relief operations to provide maximum assistance to the people.