Kapurthala Floods: Farmers Cry Foul as Crops Drown, Aid Sought
Torrential rains and the release of excess water from a dam have inundated Kapurthala district, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Vast swathes of farmland lie submerged, with standing crops completely destroyed.
Farmers are reeling from the unprecedented devastation, facing not only massive financial losses but also displacement from their homes. The scale of the damage is immense, threatening livelihoods across the affected areas.
Angry farmers are demanding immediate government intervention, including substantial compensation for their ruined crops and provisions for those rendered homeless. They accuse authorities of negligence, alleging that a diversion of the river’s natural course exacerbated the flooding.
The crisis underscores the urgent need for robust flood prevention infrastructure in the region. The government’s response to this disaster will be a crucial test of its commitment to protecting vulnerable farming communities. The long-term impact on food security in the region needs immediate attention.
