Punjab—once serene and fertile—is now submerged, caught in one of the worst floods in recent memory. Torrential rains and the release of excess water from dams have turned fields and neighborhoods into waterscapes, leaving livelihoods, crops, and lives hanging in the balance.
The Scale of the Disaster
- Over 1,000 villages across districts, including Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Ferozepur, Amritsar, Pathankot, Fazilka, and Hoshiarpur, are now flooded.
- Nearly three lakh acres (approx. 300,000 acres) of paddy fields are submerged, just days before harvest—a devastating blow to farmers.
- The flood crisis has uprooted lakhs of residents, forcing mass evacuations and displacements.
This calamity eclipses the 1988 floods in scale, intensity, and human cost.
Relief Efforts: From Ground to Governance
Coordinated Rescue & Aid
State agencies—the Punjab government, SDRF, NDRF, and the Army—are spearheading evacuations, delivering essentials, and setting up temporary shelters.
Medical teams, including over 800 deployed across districts, are responding to urgent health needs.
Leading by Example: Solidarity from Officials
- Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, AAP ministers, and MLAs are donating their one month’s salary to the relief fund.
- IPS officers across Punjab are contributing one day’s salary to the CM’s Relief Fund—going “beyond policing.”
Punjab’s Plea to the Centre
Chief Minister Mann has formally requested the release of ₹60,000 crore in pending funds. This includes:
- ₹49,727 crore in GST-related compensation
- ₹8,000 crore from relief and mitigation funds
- ₹828 crore under PMGSY infrastructure projects
He also demands a fairer compensation rate: ₹50,000 per acre, instead of the current ₹6,800 under SDRF norms.
Meanwhile, Punjab Congress leader Amrinder Singh Raja Warring is pressing for the floods to be declared a national calamity, unlocking access to broader central support.
A Groundswell of Support: Beyond Borders
Neighboring states have stepped up to show solidarity:
- Haryana CM released ₹5 crore for Punjab from his Relief Fund.
- Khap Panchayats and village communities across Haryana are organizing food.
- NGOs, donors, and even Punjabi artists have adopted villages to deliver supplies directly.
- The World MSME Forum is advocating for a ₹1 lakh crore relief package to revive agriculture, dairy, trade, and industry, reporting losses of over ₹30,000 crore.
Be a Part of the Relief: Donate Now
Punjab Chief Minister’s Flood Relief Fund – How You Can Donate
While official government links specific to the 2025 flood fund are still pending publication, you can donate securely through the general Punjab Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by scanning the QR code:
Conclusion
Today, Punjab is underwater. Farmers have lost their ready-to-harvest crops. Families face displacement. Yet, amid the wreckage, a powerful spirit emerges: officials contribute salaries. Communities unite across states. Relief marches forward—step by step, package by package, rupee by rupee.
Your contribution—no matter how small—makes a difference. Study the facts. Donate. Spread the word. Let’s stand with Punjab.
