North India floods: Ground reports from Punjab, Randeep Hooda exclusive and more

The top focus of this episode of 5Live is on the heavy rain and severe floods that have hit parts of North India, with Punjab facing its worst flood situation since 1988. Relentless monsoon rains have caused widespread destruction across Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the national capital, Delhi. Over 3,54,000 individuals have been affected, and 30 deaths recorded across 23 flood-hit districts of Punjab. Major rivers like the Yamuna and Chenab have crossed danger marks, leading to homes being swept away and widespread disruption. Also on the show, actor Randeep Hooda joins from Gurdaspur to discuss relief efforts with NGO Global Sikhs, addressing the impact of climate change.

The show also discusses the increasing youth dependency on artificial intelligence for emotional support. A new survey by YouthKiAwaaz and YLAC indicated that 54% of young Indians depend on AI for emotional comfort, with 88% of school students using AI when stressed.