Punjab’s Ajnala town is reeling under the fury of floodwaters after earthen embankments in the Ramdass area suffered a major breach, causing a massive influx of water into several villages. The sudden flooding has brought life to a standstill in the region, leaving hundreds of families trapped and dependent on rescue efforts.
According to reports, villages including Gaggomahal, Chahrpur, and Sofian are among the worst affected. Water has entered houses, forcing residents to climb onto rooftops and upper floors for safety. With normal life completely disrupted, people are finding it difficult to arrange food, drinking water, and essential supplies.
Amid this crisis, several religious organisations have stepped in to provide relief. Using tractor-trolleys and boats, volunteers are reaching the marooned residents with ‘langar’ (community kitchen meals) and other basic necessities. The local administration too has intensified its efforts, but the situation remains grim.
Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney stated that relief camps have been set up across different locations to accommodate displaced people. She added that Additional Deputy Commissioner Amandeep Kaur has been appointed as the nodal officer to supervise the rescue and rehabilitation measures. To ensure immediate assistance, the district administration has also released helpline numbers for affected families.
However, concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of the response. Amritsar MP Gurjit Aujla, who visited the flood-hit villages, expressed dissatisfaction and termed the rescue operations as “inadequate.” He urged the government to deploy more resources, including additional rescue boats and medical teams, to prevent further loss of life and property.
The rising water levels have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the villagers, many of whom are farmers who now face the devastating loss of standing crops and livestock. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, but with heavy rains predicted in the coming days, the risk of further flooding looms large.
