Punjab: Incessant rainfall continues to wreak havoc across Punjab after heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh pushed water levels up in major dams and rivers. Hoshiarpur is also experiencing severe damage. On the Hoshiarpur–Chintpurni National Highway, near the village of Manguwal, a section of the road collapsed into a gorge due to the relentless rain.
Locals have requested authorities to carry out immediate repair work to restore the road and prevent further damage, according to local news channels.
Authorities in Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Fazilka and Ferozepur have ordered schools shut for one to three days, and issued evacuation advisories to flood-hit villages as waters continue to rise.
Visuals from flood-affected areas show floodwater entering the fields and destroying crops. Farmers can be seen attempting to save their crops and carry out damage control by draining the floodwater and salvaging what they can. Other visuals show bikes and cars submerged in floodwater.
State of Punjab right now…
Its the people vs the nature…
The so called Control Room of the @AAPPunjab seems to have malfunctioned
The spirit of the Punjabi is unmatched…
Gives you the goosies seeing people rallying like this. pic.twitter.com/NCTFQXN24X
— Sattu (@Sattu94967722) August 26, 2025
The embankment (bund) has breached, leading to floodwater entering the fields in Ahli Sultanpur. Visuals show devastated farmers as their paddy crops are washed away.
Waheguru Sultanpur Lodhi village Ali Kalan pic.twitter.com/pfpjxbW9eD
— Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal (@Rattan1990) August 26, 2025
Waheguru Mehar Kari Punjab Te https://t.co/RAwVQhU8EF pic.twitter.com/0nC2veZnWW
— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) August 26, 2025
Emergency Urgent help needed Village Rasulpur, Ram Singh Wala near KotBudha Tehsil Patti District Tarn Taran Sahib Call the following number and get help as per your need Surinder Virk 9465161468 pic.twitter.com/rqk6tPpoHu
— Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal (@Rattan1990) August 26, 2025
Train Services Disrupted
Rail traffic on the Pathankot Cantt–Kandrori section has been suspended following heavy soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki River in Pathankot, which have damaged the track alignment, according to Northern Railway. The disruption has resulted in train cancellations and diversions, causing inconvenience to passengers.
Shiromani Akali Dal Postpones ‘Fateh Rally’
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh has postponed the ‘Fateh Rally’, which was scheduled to be held in Moga on August 31, due to the prevailing flood situation in the state.
Badal has appealed to all party leaders and workers to extend maximum support to people affected by the disaster. However, the ardas programme at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on August 28 will take place as scheduled. The announcement was shared through a post on X by party leader Dr Daljit Singh Cheema.
IMD Predicts No Relief For Punjab
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall in the coming days, keeping officials on high alert as rivers and rivulets remain in spate across the state, according to news agency ANI.
