{"content":"Current Flood Status in Punjab Punjab is facing the worst flooding in its history, with an estimated 2 million people impacted by the deluge. The rivers Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi are simultaneously at record-high levels—a historic first for the region. Extensive evacuations have taken place — over one million people have been moved to safer areas, with more than 1,400 villages submerged and critical infrastructure at risk. In the latest developments, 33 fatalities have been reported in Punjab, major crop losses from submerged rice, sugarcane, maize, vegetables, and cotton farms threaten food supply and economic stability. Flood defenses are actively being managed — explosive breaching of riverbanks has been used to divert water away from critical barrages, slowing imminent threats. Over 500 relief and medical camps have been established to support displaced families. State officials warn of worsening conditions as monsoon rains persist, and water flow from India's dams continues to surge on, complicating flood management. Humanitarian Impact & Risks Beyond immediate displacement, there are emerging concerns about disease outbreaks (cholera, hepatitis) in overcrowded and unsanitary relief camps. Recovery is imperiled by disrupted agriculture, looming food inflation, and economic strain on the textile industry dependent on cotton. ","images":["https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025092025/09/01/1e11b776525f43fb8816451fb01e9448.png","https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025092025/09/01/8cc868bf07df4a2c8616b0bd8be11053.jpg","https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025092025/09/01/a4368ada2f9a479aa6841a3531d93c94.jpg"],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":[],"quotearticleid":0}