Ludhiana Faces Flood Threat as Embankment Weakens in Sutlej River

In Ludhiana, the district administration has issued an alert following intense pressure on an embankment in the district's eastern part due to the strong flow of the Sutlej River. Villages such as Sasrali, Boont, Rawat, Hawas, Seera, Boothgarh, Mangli Tanda, Dheri, Khawajke, Khassi Khurd, Mangli Kadar, Mattewara, Mangat, and Meharban are at risk of flooding if the embankment weakens further. Residents have been advised to remain vigilant, move to higher floors where possible, and relocate temporarily to safer shelters if they reside in low-lying or single-storey homes. Rescue centers have been established at 'Satsang Ghars' on Rahon (Ghonsgarh), Chandigarh, and Tibba roads, as well as in Kailash Nagar, Khassi Kalan, Bhukhri, and Mattewara schools and mandis. The administration has encouraged everyone to protect their important documents using waterproof bags and ensure that the elderly, children, and the sick are prioritized for safety. Helplines have been provided by the district administration: Flood Control Room at 0161-2433100 and the emergency helpline at 112. The administration emphasized, "People’s cooperation is vital at this time, and protecting lives is our top priority." Punjab is grappling with severe floods, with the death toll in the state reaching 43 as of Thursday. Additionally, crops on 1.71 lakh hectares have been damaged.

Ludhiana, Sep 5: The district administration has issued an alert following intense pressure on an embankment due to the strong flow of the Sutlej River.

Villages at risk: Sasrali, Boont, Rawat, Hawas, Seera, and others face potential flooding if the embankment weakens.

Resident advice: Remain vigilant, move to higher floors where possible, or relocate temporarily to safer shelters if living in low-lying or single-storey homes.

Rescue centers: Established at 'Satsang Ghars' on Rahon (Ghonsgarh), Chandigarh, Tibba roads, Kailash Nagar, and several schools and mandis.

Document safety: Ensure important documents are in waterproof bags; prioritize safety for the elderly, children, and sick.

Helplines: Flood Control Room at 0161-2433100 and emergency helpline at 112.

Priority: "People's cooperation is vital. Protecting lives is our top priority."

Punjab flood impact: Death toll at 43; crops on 1.71 lakh hectares damaged.

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