Fresh rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have thrown life out of gear in several parts of flood-hit Punjab.
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Kapurthala district administration issues advisory amid rising water levels
Rivers including the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with several seasonal streams, are in spate due to intense rainfall in their upstream catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
Districts such as Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar are among the worst-hit, with numerous villages inundated.
In Ludhiana, the district administration temporarily shut down all dyeing units in industrial areas along Bahadur Ke Road, Tajpur Road, Moti Nagar, and other zones due to backflow from the Sutlej River affecting operations at the Bhattian Sewage Treatment Plant. The overflow has led to surcharged sewer lines, posing a risk of waterlogging in low-lying areas.
In Kapurthala, continuous overnight and daytime rain severely impacted Sultanpur Lodhi, exacerbating the flood situation. The rising Beas River is now damaging standing paddy crops across over 50,000 acres and threatening nearby embankments, known locally as dhussi bandhs.
Phagwara also faced intense rainfall, resulting in waterlogging across low-lying areas. Rainwater entered several shops along Gaushala Road, causing significant damage to goods and property.
In Ferozepur, floodwaters from the swollen Sutlej have affected over 28,000 residents across 112 villages. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Army, Border Security Force (BSF), Punjab Police, and local authorities working round the clock.
Citizens have been asked to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, ensure rooftops are clear of water stagnation, and report structurally unsafe buildings to authorities so that precautionary measures can be taken.
Haryana CM announces financial aid for flood-hit Punjab, J-K
September 2, 2025 7:09 pm
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Tuesday announced extending an aid of Rs 5 crore each for disaster-hit Jammu and Kashmir and flood-affected Punjab. The aid would be given from the CM's Relief Fund. Saini wrote to the Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers, assuring that the Haryana government and people of the state stand with them in their efforts to provide succour to the affected populace. "The severe rains and floods in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir have created extremely distressing conditions," Saini said in a post in Hindi on X. PTI
Chandigarh schools to remain closed on Wednesday in view of inclement weather
September 2, 2025 6:22 pm
Chandigarh: In view of the prevailing inclement weather condition in the region, all schools of UT Chandigarh shall remain closed on Wednesday, that is, September 3. This was stated by Director, School Education, Chandigarh, in a press release. The schools were also closed on Tuesday following the heavy rain. TNS
J-K: Army starts work on Bailey bridge to restore traffic on NH-244
September 2, 2025 5:29 pm
Jammu: Braving incessant rains, the Army on Tuesday started the construction of a Bailey bridge along National Highway-244, over the Jangalwar stream, to provide connectivity to Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the second such bridge being constructed by the Army in the wake of last week's record rain that has left behind a trail of death and destruction in the region. PTI
Trains stopped, schools shut, 6 NHs blocked in Himachal
September 2, 2025 2:46 pm
Train service was suspended, 1,311 roads, including six national highways, were closed, and schools were shut as heavy rainfall on Tuesday sent normal life in disarray in Himachal Pradesh. The local Met Office has issued a red alert, warning of extremely heavy rain in isolated areas of the state for the day, and an orange warning of heavy to very heavy rain next day. Of 1,305 roads, 289 roads are closed in Mandi, 241 in Shimla, 239 in Chamba, 169 in Kulku and 127 in Sirmaur district. NH 3 (Mandi-Dharampur road), NH 305 (Aut-Sainj), NH 5 (Old Hindustan-Tibet road), NH 21 (Chandigarh-Manali road), NH 505 (Khab to Gramphoo road) and NH 707 (Hatkoti to Poanta) were blocked, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said. The situation is worse in interior areas where the link roads are blocked for several days and apple producers are unable to send their produce to markets. On Monday, trains plying on the Shimla-Kalka track were cancelled following landslips. The service will remain suspended till September 5, officials said. An under-construction house was damaged following a landslide in the Anni area of Kullu district. No casualty was reported as the house had been announced endangered during the 2023 monsoon disaster and was vacated. The state has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 3,158 crore this monsoon so far, according to official data.
Huge stones from Himachal Pradesh are being transported to strengthen the bandh (embankment) at flood-prone Sasrali colony in Punjab
September 2, 2025 2:17 pm
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Relief work underway in flood-hit areas of Punjab, Haryana
September 2, 2025 2:05 pm
A fresh spell of rain lashed several parts of flood-hit Punjab and Haryana where swollen rivers have inundated large tracts of land and disrupted normal life, officials said on Tuesday. According to the weather department, several places in the two states received rain during the 24-hour period ending 8:30 am Tuesday. Among other places in Punjab, Amritsar received 18.3 mm rain, Patiala 70.5 mm, Bathinda 5 mm, Faridkot 1 mm, Gurdaspur 32.8 mm, Mansa 10 mm while Mohali had 44.5 mm rain. Among other places in Haryana, during past 24 hours, Gurugram received 81 mm rain, Ambala 32.2 mm, Hisar 35.1 mm, Karnal 23.6 mm, Narnaul 32 mm, Rohtak 42.2 mm, Nuh 57 mm, Panchkula 40 mm while Sirsa had 24.5 mm rain. Chandigarh received 40.8 mm rain during this period. Relief and rescue operations by the NDRF, Army, BSF, Punjab Police and district authorities are underway in the affected areas.
Water level of River Yamuna rises following heavy rainfall
September 2, 2025 12:10 pm
Ludhiana: Villagers hold Akhand Path on Sutlej banks, pray for relief from floods
September 2, 2025 10:44 am
Perturbed over the flood-like situation in villages along the Sutlej river, residents of Sasrali Colony and nearby areas have begun a three-day Akhand Path on the riverbanks, starting today. Former Sarpanch of Sasrali Colony, Karam Singh, said the Path commenced at 11 am and would continue non-stop for three days. “Villagers will camp along the river and pray to God for respite from the floods, as Punjab has already witnessed massive damage. A langar will also be organised for three days. Everything is in God’s hands, and we seek His mercy,” said Singh, adding that the community remained deeply disturbed and fearful of fresh flooding. inputs from Shivani Bhakoo
2,000 vehicles stranded in Mandi, Kullu as landslides wreak havoc
September 2, 2025 9:40 am
Torrential rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, unleashing a spate of landslides that have paralysed road connectivity, disrupted essential services, and displaced several families from their homes. The situation remains grim as more than 257 roads have been rendered impassable, cutting off key areas and causing widespread logistical challenges. The Kiratpur-Manali four-lane highway, a critical arterial route connecting Kullu-Manali, Lahaul-Spiti, and Leh-Ladakh, remains blocked for the second consecutive day due to multiple landslide incidents between Mandi and Banala. As a result, over 2,000 vehicles are stranded in Mandi and Kullu, with commuters and tourists facing mounting difficulties amid worsening weather conditions. The alternative route via Kataula has also been closed following another landslide, leaving no immediate detour for traffic movement between Mandi and Kullu. This dual blockade has severely impacted transportation services across the region.
Ghaggar river's rising waters threaten villages near Patiala
September 2, 2025 9:06 am
While the rain has stopped in Patiala, the fear of floods continues to loom around the villages near the banks of the Ghaggar river. The water level of the Ghaggar, especially near Sarala Kalan village, has touched the danger mark, and the water is currently flowing at 16 feet, carrying 27,195.94 cusecs of water. The water level in this particular area was flowing at 13 feet when it was last monitored at 10 p.m. on Monday night. In a respite for people living around Zirakpur and Derra Bassi, the gauge level data collected on Tuesday morning states that the water level in the river near Bhankarpur village on the Chandigarh-Ambala Road Crossing Bridge is at 4 feet, much less than the 10-foot gauge. However, the Tangri River, which covers much of the areas in Haryana and crosses through parts of Patiala, is flowing 1.7 feet over the danger mark of 13.7 feet, carrying 40,825 cusecs of water, followed by the Markanda River, which is flowing with a gauge reading of 21.2 feet, while the danger mark stands at 22 feet. However, in a respite for Patiala residents, the water level in Patiala stands at 3.5 feet, much less than the peak gauge level of 12 feet. Inputs from Mohit Khanna/Patiala
Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi, water level likely to rise further
September 2, 2025 9:00 am
The water level of the Yamuna river rose to 205.80 metres at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge Tuesday morning, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres, an official said. The rise poses a threat of flood in low lying areas of the city. On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government is fully prepared to handle the situation. According to officials, the river was flowing at Old Yamuna Bridge at 205.68 metres -- well above the danger mark 205.33 metres -- at 6 am. It received a discharge of 1.76 lakh cusecs from Hathni Kund Barrage, 69,210 cusec from Wazirabad Barrage, and 73,619 from Okhla Barrage, they said. The level rose further to 205.80 metres at 8 am with the inordinate discharges from the three barrages. With the record release of water from Haryana, in Delhi, authorities are on high alert. People living in the Yamuna floodplains have been advised to relocate. The water level in the Yamuna is predicted to reach the evacuation mark of 206 metres by the evening.
Severe waterlogging in residential areas in Haryana
September 2, 2025 9:00 am
