Punjab battles worst floods since 1988; NRIs, citizens rally with aid and donations

Punjab is facing its most severe flooding since 1988, as heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir has caused the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers to overflow, inundating vast stretches of farmland and villages.

Social media is flooded with posts highlighting the crisis, as residents, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and others across the globe come forward with donations and support.

Relief efforts are underway in full force, with authorities urging people to remain alert and follow official advisories.

Pray for Punjab 🙏 #PunjabFloods pic.twitter.com/uCiUwMTMrU

— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) August 28, 2025

Floods in Punjab have risen sharply, putting millions of lives at risk. Families have lost homes, farmers have lost their hard earned crops, and families are suffering greatly. Please keep everyone in your prayers and, if possible, lend a hand through any form of support. pic.twitter.com/bP8lhjOsEG

— Singh☬ (@Singh20039) August 27, 2025

The worst-hit districts include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar. Several low-lying villages in these regions have been submerged, displacing many families and damaging property and crops.

Let's pray for punjab 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WR5DjNFWQF

— HELL WALA (@hellwala) August 28, 2025

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has instructed all district administrations to intensify rescue and relief operations. He is scheduled to chair a high-level meeting in Chandigarh on Friday to assess the ongoing situation and discuss further action.

In Rajpura, the Flood Control Room has been activated. Residents in need of assistance can contact officials at 01762-224132.

Only Punjab Stands for Punjab own and for others as well !

Long Live Punjab 💪 pic.twitter.com/nJ6bgwVQkK

— Gurpreet Singh Maan (@iamgurpreetmaan) August 27, 2025

In Patiala district, the administration has also ramped up precautions. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Dudhansadhan, Kirpalveer Singh, has issued alerts to residents of Bhasmra, Jalah Kheri, and Raju Kheri villages. SDM Harjot Kaur Mavi has advised residents in Hadana, Pur, and Sirkapra villages to remain vigilant.

The Patiala District Control Room is operational and reachable at 0175-2350550 and 0175-2358550. Authorities have urged residents not to spread or believe in rumours and to promptly report any rise in water levels.

The current spell of very heavy monsoon rain across North India has triggered severe flooding in Punjab, with 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Visuals from the flood-hit areas show 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 as water… pic.twitter.com/PlvtU0Nkp4

— PrashantAdvait Foundation (@Prashant_Advait) August 28, 2025

Patiala has a history of flood-related devastation. In 1993, massive floods overwhelmed Rajpura and Samana. Again in 2023, monsoon-triggered flooding caused widespread damage across several villages in the district.

#OperationRahat : Since 27 August, troops of #PantherDivision have been tirelessly operating in the flood-hit Ramdas–Ajnala belt of Punjab. In 40+ submerged villages, soldiers are carrying out nonstop rescue and relief — evacuating families, delivering medical aid, distributing… pic.twitter.com/ltee74wO5n

— VajraCorps_IndianArmy (@VajraCorps_IA) August 28, 2025