Explainer: Factors that led to flooding in Punjab, and what next
As the clean-up and rehabilitation efforts gain pace, going forward, the risk mitigation strategies rest on the fundamental questions — what exactly led to Punjab's flooding? Was it merely the result of a natural occurrence, or a manmade disaster?
Updated At : 06:09 AM Sep 21, 2025 IST
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PUNJAB has witnessed one of its worst-ever floods in recent history, resulting in 57 deaths across the state, extensive loss of livestock and huge damage to property and infrastructure. As the clean-up and rehabilitation efforts gain pace, going forward, the risk mitigation strategies rest on the fundamental questions — what exactly led to the flooding? Was it merely the result of a natural occurrence, or a manmade disaster? A combination of both seems a plausible explanation, though the political blame game over the alleged mismanagement and lack of preparation by the ruling AAP government continues.
