Punjab woke up to a grim Monday morning, September 1, as continuous hey rainfall pushed the state’s major rivers and dams to critical levels. The Ghaggar River is in full spate, while the Sutlej, Beas, and Ri rivers continue to swell. Water levels in Bhakra and Pong dams he risen sharply, with more rain forecast for Punjab and Himachal Pradesh over the coming days, according to local officials.
Dams near danger levelsThe Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej reached 1,674 feet on Monday, just six feet below its danger mark of 1,680 feet. Pong Dam on the Beas has crossed its danger mark of 1,390 feet, standing currently at 1,390.56 feet, with a maximum capacity of 1,410 feet. On the Ri River, Shahpur Kandi Dam is at 399.77 feet, slightly below the danger level of 405 feet, while Ranjit Sagar Dam is near its critical level at 524.9 meters out of 527.91 meters. (For context, 1 meter equals approximately 3.28 feet.) Officials are closely monitoring these levels to prevent breaches.
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At Harike headworks, a structure that controls water flow, the Sutlej’s water discharge surged to 266,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs) Monday morning, up from 244,000 cusecs on Saturday. Similarly, at Hussainiwala headworks, the water level reached 260,000 cusecs, compared to 244,000 cusecs two days ago. This increase has caused flooding in several villages in the Ferozepur and Fazilka districts.
Nearly 300,000 acres of farmland are submerged, affecting around 125,000 people in the state. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent further damage.
Patiala prepares for Ghaggar overflowIn Patiala, floodgates of Sukhna were opened again after the Bhankarpur water gauge in Mohali touched the danger mark of 10 feet. Officials expect excess water to reach villages in Ghanaur and Rajpura within the next eight to ten hours. Over a dozen villages in these areas already he water in their fields, although residential areas remain mostly safe, according to government sources.
Urban flood concerns in LudhianaLudhiana, which had escaped major flooding until now, is on high alert after 90,000 cusecs of water were released from Ropar on Monday morning. The Sutlej, previously flowing at 35,000 cusecs, is expected to rise to 100,000 cusecs soon. Hey rain since early morning has worsened conditions, causing streets and low-lying areas to flood.
The Buddha Nullah, which carries city sewage, overflowed, raising concerns about sewage backflow into homes. AAP Councillor Tanvir Singh Dhaliwal shared a video warning residents of possible contamination as the nullah eventually meets the Sutlej at Walipur. Areas including Basti Jodhewal, Tajpur Road, Samrala Chowk, Janakpuri, and posh localities like Rani Jhansi Road reported water levels of 2 to 3 feet, making commuting difficult.
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Volunteers are sending rations, mosquito nets, water, and first-aid kits to flood-affected areas. Some he also arranged boats for rescue and relief operations. Punjab police he also issued safety advisories for drivers, urging them to maintain safe speeds, ensure brakes and wipers are functional, use lights when needed, and oid flooded streets.
Meanwhile, residents are actively sharing live updates on X to show the ground reality of the floods, while the entire nation continues to pray for the safety and well-being of the people in the state.
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— SIMRAN KAUR♡ (@Simrankaur0408) August 30, 2025 — Gaur (@k_gaurs) September 1, 2025ਅਰਦਾਸ, ਹਿੰਮਤ, ਹੌਂਸਲਾ, ਸਿਦਕ ਤੇ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ । pic.twitter.com/kO0wgIU3gq
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— हशनैन मेवाती (@HashnainMohd) September 1, 2025Hey rain continues across PunjabThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a hey rain alert for multiple districts, including Patiala, SAS Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Rupnagar, Moga, Faridkot, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, SBS Nagar, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar, and Gurdaspur.
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On August 31, an orange alert was announced for north and west Punjab as well as north and south Haryana, signaling likely hey to very hey rainfall in isolated places. The administration in Kapurthala has urged residents of Sultanpur Lodhi to move to safer areas due to the rising Beas River.
Several Punjab districts, including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Sangrur, Mansa, and Moga, he recorded rainfall far above normal this monsoon season. Ludhiana alone has received 543 mm of rain till August 30, surpassing last year’s total of 524 mm for the entire June to September period. Since August 25, these areas he seen nearly eight to nine times the erage rainfall, worsening flood situations in low-lying regions.
Officials are continuing to monitor the rivers and dams closely while disaster management teams work around the clock to manage relief and rescue operations for affected residents.
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