A fresh spell of relentless rain battered Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Monday, September 1, 2025, exacerbating an already dire flood situation in Punjab. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Ludhiana recorded a staggering 216.7 mm of rainfall, the highest in the region, during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 AM. The deluge has left communities grappling with widespread flooding, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted daily life.
Other parts of Punjab were also hit hard, with significant rainfall recorded in Amritsar (24.1 mm), Patiala (80.4 mm), Pathankot (3.6 mm), Bathinda (3 mm), Faridkot (10.2 mm), Gurdaspur (2.7 mm), SBS Nagar (112.7 mm), Mohali (64 mm), Mansa (42 mm), and Rupnagar (82.5 mm). In Haryana, Sirsa saw 130 mm of rain, followed by Narnaul (66 mm), Panchkula (57 mm), Ambala (48.4 mm), Panipat (33 mm), Rohtak (13.4 mm), Karnal (12.8 mm), Hisar (11.8 mm), and Gurugram (9.5 mm). Chandigarh, the shared capital of both states, recorded 76.5 mm of rainfall, adding to the chaos.
Punjab is reeling under severe flooding caused by overflowing rivers such as the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, swollen by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Seasonal rivulets have further worsened the crisis, submerging vast areas and displacing thousands. The worst-affected districts include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar, where villages have been inundated, crops destroyed, and homes washed away.
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Rescue and relief operations are in full swing, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Army, Border Security Force (BSF), Punjab Police, and district authorities working tirelessly to assist affected communities. Evacuations are ongoing, with teams distributing food, water, and medical supplies to those stranded in flood-hit areas. “The situation is critical, but we are mobilizing all resources to ensure safety and relief,” said a senior official coordinating the efforts.
The heavy rains have also disrupted transportation, with roads and highways in low-lying areas becoming impassable. Farmers are facing significant losses as standing crops have been submerged, threatening livelihoods and food security in the region. Authorities have issued warnings for residents to avoid flooded areas and follow safety advisories.
The IMD has forecasted continued rainfall in parts of Punjab and Haryana, raising fears of further deterioration. As relief operations continue on a war footing, the focus remains on saving lives, restoring access, and providing immediate aid to those impacted by this catastrophic weather event.
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