Punjab Government Reserves Fuel and Gas to Ensure Emergency Relief Amid Flood Crisis

National News: The Punjab government has announced special reserves of fuel and gas for districts affected by heavy floods. The Food and Civil Supplies Department allocated 33,000 litres of petrol and 46,500 litres of diesel across the state. Additionally, 1,320 LPG cylinders have been allotted to gas agencies. This allocation will help petrol pumps and agencies meet urgent needs during the crisis.

District-Wise Distribution Plan

For Amritsar district, 4,000 litres each of petrol and diesel along with 50 LPG cylinders have been reserved. Barnala received 1,000 litres petrol, 1,500 litres diesel and 50 cylinders. Bathinda was allotted 1,500 litres petrol, 3,000 litres diesel and 25 cylinders. Faridkot received 1,000 litres each of petrol and diesel plus 50 cylinders. Each district has been given a fair share depending on its requirements.

Fuel Supply Across Punjab

In Ferozepur and Fazilka, 1,000 litres petrol and 2,000 litres diesel were allocated, with 50 LPG cylinders. Fatehgarh Sahib got 1,000 litres each of petrol and diesel along with 50 cylinders. Gurdaspur received 2,000 litres petrol, 3,000 litres diesel and 50 cylinders. Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar received smaller allocations but with higher LPG support for relief camps. These supplies ensure uninterrupted fuel access.

Focus on Major Cities

Ludhiana, Patiala and SAS Nagar, being major urban centres, received larger allocations. Ludhiana was allotted 1,000 litres petrol, 2,000 litres diesel and 50 cylinders. Patiala received 2,000 litres petrol, 3,000 litres diesel and 65 cylinders. SAS Nagar got 2,000 litres petrol, 3,000 litres diesel and 80 cylinders. These districts require additional support due to larger populations and relief camp demands.

Extra Support for Flooded Areas

Moga was given 1,000 litres petrol, 2,000 litres diesel and 100 cylinders. Rupnagar received 2,000 litres petrol, 3,000 litres diesel and 100 cylinders. SBS Nagar was allotted 2,000 litres petrol, 2,000 litres diesel and 100 cylinders. Tarntaran, one of the severely hit districts, received 3,000 litres petrol, 4,000 litres diesel and 50 cylinders. These allocations target flood-prone zones with maximum relief.

Government’s Relief Commitment

Punjab’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said the state is fully committed to help its people during this crisis. He stressed that emergency reserves will prevent shortages in petrol pumps and gas agencies. Relief camps will get continuous fuel and LPG supplies. The minister added that the allocation plan is designed to ensure no citizen faces disruption in essential needs.

Assurance to Flood Victims

The state government has urged people not to panic about fuel or gas shortages. Authorities have assured that regular monitoring will ensure supplies reach all affected areas. Police and civil officials will supervise the distribution to stop black marketing. The allocation of reserves is expected to stabilize essential services during the floods. The government has promised complete support until the situation normalizes.