Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur and Fazilka MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawna today visited flood-affected villages Teja Ruhela and Chakk Ruhela
Chandigarh/Fazilka, August 25: Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur and Fazilka MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawna today visited flood-affected villages Teja Ruhela and Chakk Ruhela, where they personally distributed relief material, including cattle feed, to support the affected families.
“Dr. Baljit Kaur said that heavy rainfall in the hills forced the release of around 1.7 lakh cusecs of water from Harike Headworks. It will reach Fazilka district through Sutlej Creek by tomorrow, further raising the water level. She appealed to residents to move women, children, and elderly people to safer places immediately.
The Minister stated that the Punjab Government has set up relief camps across the district. Officials carried this out as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Teams from Health, Animal Husbandry, Water Supply & Sanitation, and Revenue Departments are actively working in the villages. “Authorities are making special arrangements to provide feed and medical care to pregnant women, lactating women, and children.
MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawna reiterated the Punjab Government’s full commitment.They have dedicated themselves to extending all possible support to the affected population. He said the authorities are prioritizing the distribution of ration kits, cattle feed, and green fodder. He added that the District Flood Control Room is operational. It can be contacted at 01638-262153 for any assistance.
Earlier, Dr. Baljit Kaur chaired a review meeting with district officers at the District Administrative Complex. The meeting was to assess the ongoing relief measures. She directed officials to work round-the-clock with utmost readiness.
Prominent among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Mandeep Kaur, SDM Virpal Kaur, DSP Avinash Chander, and Tehsildar Jaspreet Singh.
