Cabinet Minister and MLA Reach Out to Flood-Affected Villages with Relief Material

Flood relief work is underway in Punjab as Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur and Fazilka MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawna visited the affected villages of Teja Ruhela and Chakk Ruhela on Sunday. They distributed relief material, including cattle feed, to families hit by the rising waters. Dr. Kaur said that nearly 1.7 lakh cusecs of water released from Harike Headworks is likely to reach Fazilka through the Sutlej Creek by tomorrow, which could raise water levels further.

She appealed to residents to immediately shift women, children, and elderly people to safer places. The Minister added that relief camps have been set up across the district on the instructions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with different government departments working in the villages. Special arrangements are also being made to provide food and medical help to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children.

Government’s relief efforts and monitoring

MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawna assured that the Punjab Government is doing everything possible to help the flood-affected population. He said that ration kits, cattle feed, and green fodder are being given on priority. He further shared that the District Flood Control Room is functional and can be reached at 01638-262153 for any assistance. Earlier, Dr. Baljit Kaur chaired a review meeting with district officers at the District Administrative Complex to assess the progress of relief operations. She directed officials to remain on duty round-the-clock with complete readiness. Those present included Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Mandeep Kaur, SDM Virpal Kaur, DSP Avinash Chander, and Tehsildar Jaspreet Singh.