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From Gippy Grewal to R Nait: as Punjab sees the worst floods in decades, songs are healing hearts
September 05, 2025 09:51 IST
With fields and towns inundated, singers in Punjab have released songs of sorrow and the indomitable spirit of the state's people.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025Bhakra Dam just a foot below the danger mark, alarm bells ring across Punjab
September 04, 2025 13:29 IST
Compared to last year — Bhakra at 1641.05 feet and Pong at 1361.95 feet on this day — the surge is stark.
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
Punjab floods: rising Ghaggar waters inundate Patiala villages, fresh alerts issued
September 04, 2025 12:58 IST
The authorities in Patiala's Rajpura, Patran, and Samana have advised residents to evacuate low-lying areas.
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
From Shahrukh Khan to Sanjay Dutt, Bollywood stands tall with Punjab’s fight against floods
September 04, 2025 10:34 IST
Diljit Dosanjh is adopting 10 villages for long-term rehabilitation, while Satinder Sartaaj is actively distributing essential supplies.
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
A week after flooding begins, Patiala admin issues high alert in over 2 dozen villages along Ghaggar, Tangri rivers
September 03, 2025 14:32 IST
On Wednesday noon, the Patiala administration also issued a fresh urgent warning due to the rising water level in the Tangri River, which is expected to swell further at Devi Garh.
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
Rain and ruin: a timeline of Punjab’s most devastating floods since 1955
September 03, 2025 11:40 IST
Experts believe several factors have led to repeated floods in Punjab, including high dependence on rivers, increased frequency of extreme rain events, and poor drainage.
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
Ghaggar touches danger mark at Khanauri; weeds choke river as locals fear repeat of 2023 floods
September 03, 2025 08:45 IST
The steep rise began on August 31, when the level reached 742.8 ft (morning) and 744.6 ft (evening).
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
Newsmaker | Who is Harmeet Pathanmajra, AAP MLA on the run from own government’s police in PunjabSubscriber Only
September 02, 2025 15:58 IST
Belonging to a political family, with several controversies to his name, Pathanmajra was arrested soon after his criticism of Mann govt over flood efforts
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Amid Punjab floods, recalling why the state lacks a crop insurance policySubscriber Only
September 01, 2025 18:19 IST
Punjab neither has a state insurance policy nor has it opted for the Centre’s scheme. Farmers have demanded a system, with the rising frequency of extreme weather incidents.
Mon, Sep 01, 2025
As Sutlej water rises, Ludhiana orders closure of dyeing and printing units
September 01, 2025 14:39 IST
The order aims to reduce industrial wastewater discharge and ease pressure on the overwhelmed sewerage system in Ludhiana.
Mon, Sep 01, 2025
Punjab on high alert as Ghaggar river in spate, dams close to danger mark
September 01, 2025 12:45 IST
Ludhiana faces urban flooding threats as the Buddha nallah overflows amid heavy rain.
Mon, Sep 01, 2025
Punjab floods: From voluntary donations by celebrity singers to outpouring of langar services, support pours in for victimsSubscriber Only
August 31, 2025 11:47 IST
Amid a rift over water-sharing between the Punjab and Haryana governments, people from Haryana have come forward to support the flood-affected victims of their neighbouring state.
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
Punjab floods in numbers: 1,018 villages affected, 61,632 hectares of farmland submergedSubscriber Only
August 31, 2025 03:03 IST
No end to woes as IMD warns of more rain over next two days; relief operations intensified in Fazilka, Ferozepur
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
Beating Retreat ceremony on India-Pakistan border suspended as flood fury hits HussainiwalaSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 15:40 IST
Nearly six feet of water entered the National Martyrs Memorial complex and the retreat ceremony venue on Friday.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
Punjab floods: All about the Ghaggar river, why it is prone to devastating floodsSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 14:20 IST
Rainfed rivers like the Ghaggar remain Punjab’s most unpredictable flood threat. Unlike perennial rivers regulated by dams, these rivers swell within hours of heavy rain.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
Ghaggar River crosses danger mark; Patiala, Mohali villages on high alertSubscriber Only
August 29, 2025 11:45 IST
The water level Ghaggar River at Bhankarpur, a key monitoring point in Mohali district, rose from 9 feet to 11.5 feet between 3.30 am and 7 am after the Sukhna floodgates were opened following heavy rainfall.
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Over 6,600 rescued, all-terrain vehicles & drones deployed: Punjab minister urges Centre to accord special package for flood-hit stateSubscriber Only
August 29, 2025 08:26 IST
The Army, Border Security Force, Indian Air Force and National Disaster Response Force have been deployed to carry out the evacuation and deliver relief supplies.
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
‘We are living on rooftops, waiting for help’: Punjab villages battle another year of floodsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2025 18:37 IST
Flood-affected villagers feel Centre should announce a package to help Punjab.
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
Heavy rain in Jammu disrupts rail traffic; 58 trains cancelled, 46 short-terminatedSubscriber Only
August 27, 2025 17:06 IST
To assist passengers, the Northern Railway has set up help desks at key stations such as New Delhi, Ferozepur, Ambala, and Jammu Tawi.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Flood situation in Punjab: All about the state’s rivers, dams and headworksSubscriber Only
August 27, 2025 16:52 IST
Here is what to know about the major rivers of Punjab, the dams built on them, and the headworks that control water distribution across the state
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Punjab’s Fazilka village rejoices amid grim flood situation — welcomes 4 newbornsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2025 07:56 IST
There are 45 pregnant women in villages across the Sutlej creek, of whom four delivered babies in the past week.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Sutlej in spate: Fazilka, Ferozepur villages being evacuatedSubscriber Only
August 27, 2025 07:51 IST
According to officials, heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers, coupled with additional releases from the Bhakra, Pong and Ranjit Sagar dams, has worsened the flood situation.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Punjab orders closure of schools in several districts as flood crisis worsens, Fazilka residents on alert as more water to be releasedSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 12:36 IST
Fazilka Deputy Commissioner has issued an urgent alert to residents of villages located across the Sutlej river in the district, as 2,20,000 cusecs of water will be released from the Hussainiwala Headworks, which will further increase the water level in Fazilka in the coming hours.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Harike Headworks sheds 1.7L cusecs, water to reach Sutlej creek tonightSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 08:18 IST
According to officials, the released water is expected to reach Fazilka by Tuesday midnight or Wednesday morning, posing a threat to already flooded villages.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Harike Headworks releases 1.7L cusecs, Fazilka admn asks people to vacate low-lying villages by Sutlej CreekSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 00:35 IST
Officials say villagers are reluctant to leave their houses
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