Punjab floods: Villagers in Amritsar, Gurdaspur say no government help reached

Punjab is currently experiencing severe flooding, with Gurdaspur, Amritsar, and other districts in Malwa, Majha, Doaba regions significantly impacted. Villages near the India-Pakistan border and the Ravi river, such as Pesha in Amritsar, remain submerged. Visuals show homes and agricultural fields inundated by floodwaters, displacing residents. Local communities and NGOs are actively providing relief materials, including food, medicine, and tarpaulins, to those affected. However, some villagers express dissatisfaction with the government's response, stating that official help has not reached them, unlike assistance from NGOs. The water levels, which initially receded after September 27, have reportedly begun rising again. Despite the deployment of NDRF and the Indian Army for rescue operations, residents in the 324 affected villages in Gurdaspur and 124 in Amritsar feel the administration's actions are insufficient. An inter-ministerial team, including the Union Agriculture Minister, has visited Gurdaspur to assess the situation and discuss relief for farmers.