Punjab Faces Devastating Floods, Haryana Demands Canal Water Amid Crisis

Punjab is currently facing one of its most severe flood disasters in decades, with all 23 districts declared flood-affected and over 3.5 lakh people impacted. Heavy rainfall from neighboring regions has worsened the situation, causing extensive damage to crops and infrastructure, particularly in districts like Amritsar, Pathankot, and Gurdaspur. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has visited Punjab to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts alongside state officials, emphasizing the central government's support backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite the crisis, the resilience and generosity of Punjab's people have been highlighted, exemplified by flood-affected families offering tea to relief workers, a gesture praised nationwide. Meanwhile, the longstanding water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana has intensified, with Haryana demanding canal water during Punjab's flood crisis, raising concerns about future water allocations. In Jammu, flood and cloudburst victims are pressing the government for timely compensation and improved drinking water supply, urging insurance companies to expedite claim settlements to alleviate suffering and assist in recovery.