Goa Govt Sends Relief to Flood-Hit Punjab and Chhattisgarh

Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed widespread flooding across northern India, submerging agricultural lands and displacing thousands in states such as Punjab and Haryana. Officials estimate that more than 100,000 people have been directly affected, with vast stretches of farmland under water, leading to heavy losses for farmers at the peak of the cropping season.

Experts attribute the worsening intensity of floods to climate change, pointing to rising sea levels, increasingly erratic rainfall patterns, and stressed river systems. “We are witnessing the impact of climate variability more frequently and more severely,” said a climate scientist, stressing the urgency of adaptive infrastructure.

Local residents described harrowing experiences, with many losing homes, livestock, and means of livelihood. Makeshift shelters have been set up, but affected families continue to press for more timely assistance, food, and medical aid.

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The government has deployed multiple National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to flood-hit districts, alongside state relief efforts. Emergency funds have been allocated, though critics argue that the response has been slow compared to the scale of devastation. “Rescue operations came late. By the time help arrived, we had already lost everything,” said a villager in rural Punjab.

This disaster comes just a year after major floods in 2024, raising concerns about the country’s preparedness for recurring climate-driven calamities. Officials say long-term mitigation plans are being accelerated, including the strengthening of river embankments, creation of sustainable drainage systems, and expansion of early warning mechanisms.

The unfolding crisis highlights the urgent need for a coordinated national strategy on climate resilience, especially as India continues to grapple with increasingly unpredictable monsoon cycles.

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