Fazilka Floods: 20,000 Acres Submerged, Farmers Cry Foul
Heavy rainfall has inundated over 20,000 acres of farmland in Fazilka district, Punjab. Farmers are battling knee-deep water, blaming clogged drainage systems and a lack of timely administrative support.
The deluge, occurring on August 4, 2025, has left crops severely damaged. Farmers are demanding immediate action, including the release of excess water from the Sutlej river.
The Drainage Department, however, claims its funds are exhausted. This, despite the visible problem of rampant hyacinth growth in Abohar, further exacerbating the drainage issues.
The incident highlights the urgent need for improved infrastructure and proactive disaster management in the region. The plight of Fazilka’s farmers underscores the vulnerability of the agricultural sector to climate change and administrative shortcomings, demanding immediate government intervention to prevent further losses and provide adequate compensation.
