1.10L cusecs of water released in Sutlej, nearby villages alerted

The district administration of Jalandhar and Nawanshahr have alerted villagers living along the Sutlej following the release of 1.14 lakh cusecs water from Ropar on Monday evening.

The released water is expected to reach Jalandhar by Tuesday early morning. DC Dr Himanshu Aggarwal appealed to people in low-lying and flood-prone areas to avoid going near river banks, besides shifting to relief camps. He further said coupled with other drain water, nearly 1.25 to1.5 lakh cusecs of water may pass through Jalandhar. He said the government had already made elaborate arrangements to prevent any flood-like situation and assured them that sufficient relief camps, food supplies, fodder, and medicines were in place.

Over 54 relief centres have been set up across the district to facilitate people living in flood-prone areas. He also appealed to people to cooperate with the authorities in rescue measures. He said a state-level flood control room has been set up in Jalandhar where people can report emergencies or seek assistance by calling 0181-2240064.

Nawanshahr DC takes stock of situation along dhussi bundh

Taking stock of situation at Dhussi bandh sites in the district, DC Ankurjeet Singh on Monday visited Talwandi Sabo, Tajowal and Pandrawal Burj Tehal Singh where he directed the officials to stay vigilant.

Interacting with residents of villages at the bundh sites, the DC said the teams were deputed to further strengthen the bank of Sutlej. He said the flow in the Sutlej along the district was between 40,000-45,000 cusecs, which had now crossed 90,000 cusecs. He said a 24X7 district-level control room was established at the District Administrative Complex with telephone number 01823-220645, where any information could be given.