Heavy rains caused the Ghaggar and Tangri rivers to overflow in Patiala, Punjab. Over two dozen villages are on high alert, thousands have been evacuated, and farmland has been submerged. Get the latest updates here.
Patiala Flood Emergency: The Ghaggar and Tangri Rivers Are Overflowing
After heavy monsoon rains caused the Ghaggar and Tangri rivers to overflow, the district government in Patiala has issued a high flood alert. Authorities have told people in more than two dozen communities to leave right away and get to safer places since the water levels are rising quickly.
Villages in Danger
There are flood alerts for many areas:
- The Ghaggar basin includes the towns of Sanjarpur, Untsar, Darba, Salempur, Shamshpur, Jandmagoli, Harpalan, Rampur, Saunta, Mariyan, Kapuri, Kamalpur, Sarala Kalan, Sarala Khurd, Kami Khurd, Chamaru, Lachhru Khurd, Mahidudan, Manjauli, Maru, Jambomajra, Jameetgarh, and Mehmadpur.
- On the right side of the Tangri basin are Mahmoodpur Rurki, Devnagar, Harigarh, Rohar Jagir, Lehilan Jagir, Dudhan Gujaran, Adaltivala, and Maghar Sahib.
- On the left bank of the Tangri basin are Mohlgarh, Khansa, Rattakheda, Ojan, Khatauli, Ganeshpur, Kharabgarh, Bibipur, Jodhpur, Budhmor, and Sadiqpur Beedan.
People in trouble should call the emergency lines 0175-2350550 and 0175-2358550.
Why Are Ghaggar and Tangri Full?
- The Ghaggar River has gone above its danger mark at Khanauri, and the situation is getting worse because of silt and weeds.
- Heavy rain in Ambala and Kala Amb is making the Tangri River rise and putting stress on the banks.
- The rivers have already flooded more than 1,450 acres of farmland, ruining crops and forcing farmers to leave their homes.
What the Government Did
- Preeti Yadav, the Deputy Commissioner of Patiala, announced the use of big bags and machines to fortify the embankments.
- We constantly monitor key locations near Tangri’s Sirkapda and Ghaggar’s Badshahpur.
- Regions at risk of flooding are undergoing evacuations, and schools and community facilities are transforming into relief camps.
- Officials told people not to stay near the riverbanks or embankments and not to risk staying in low-lying regions.
The Big Picture
Patiala has had to deal with angry rivers before. The Malwa region calls the Ghaggar the “river of sorrow” since it is known for flash floods during the monsoon. It is likely to overflow suddenly since there aren’t enough big storage dams, there is too much silt, and the rain is unpredictable.
The flooding that is still going on is just one part of Punjab’s bigger monsoon calamity, which has devastated thousands of communities across the state because of rivers that are too big and dams that are too full.
What People Should Do
- Without delay, follow the evacuation orders from the local government.
- Keep things like papers, medicines, and valuables packed.
- Don’t drive on flooded roads or near riverbanks.
- Don’t believe anything you hear on social media; instead, stay up-to-date through official announcements.
Final Word
The 2025 Patiala flood catastrophe, which was caused by the Ghaggar and Tangri rivers overflowing, has shown once more how vulnerable Punjab is to monsoon calamities. This is an environmental and humanitarian disaster since thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes, farmland is underwater, and villages are being evacuated.
Officials are working around the clock, but for people who live there, the advice is clear: be alert, keep safe, and get out of the way.
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