Fresh rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have thrown life out of gear in several parts of flood-hit Punjab.
Also read: Yamuna water enters houses in Delhi as river crosses danger mark
Torrential rains battered several flood-affected regions of Punjab on Tuesday, further disrupting daily life and worsening the already dire flood situation.
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.
September 2, 2025 12:10 pm
https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Water level of River Yamuna rises following heavy rainfall.
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2025
Drone visuals from Majnu Ka Tila area, shot at 10.30 am. pic.twitter.com/8z7yKdCZ5o
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
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.
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
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.
September 2, 2025 9:00 am
https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Ambala, Haryana | Severe waterlogging is seen in residential areas after incessant heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Haryana and other parts of North India. pic.twitter.com/FO7E04BLKb
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2025
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