Delhi CM flags off 52 trucks with relief material for Punjab flood victims

In a significant show of solidarity, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has extended aid to Punjab’s flood victims by contributing Rs 5 crore along with dispatching 52 truckloads of relief materials. Former MP Avinash Rai Khanna expressed gratitude on behalf of Punjab’s residents, lauding the BJP leadership for prioritising humanitarian assistance over politics.

He noted that earlier, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had also contributed ₹5 crore from his relief fund, underscoring the spirit of neighbourly support in times of crisis.

Relief measures for flood-affected families are continuing under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal, with district administration teams working around the clock to provide essential supplies, medical assistance and livestock care.

Panchal said although water levels have receded, with 1.64 lakh cusecs flowing through the Beas, the administration remains vigilant. Dry ration kits containing grains, pulses, oil, salt, and other necessities are being distributed among families. Alongside, medical teams are conducting health check-ups, while four veterinary teams have been deployed to vaccinate livestock and provide special feed supplements and medicines. The Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department is also distributing silage and fodder on a large scale.

“The administration is maintaining constant contact with ground-level teams to ensure immediate support to all affected families,” said the DC.