Heavy rain swells Ghaggar, villages in Rajpura put on alert
Following heavy rain in the catchment area of the Ghaggar, the water level at Bhankharpur has risen significantly, prompting the Patiala district administration to issue a flood advisory for several villages in the Rajpura sub-division.
According to an official statement issued by Rajpura SDM Avikesh Gupta, residents of villages located in Ghanaur and Sanaur, including Untsar, Nanheri, Sanjarpur, Lachhru, Kamalpur, Rampur, Saunta, Maru and Chamaru, are advised to exercise caution.
The administration has urged villagers to stay away from the banks of the Ghaggar.
For assistance or reporting any emergencies, people can contact the flood control room in Rajpura at 01762-224 132.
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