Delhi Govt Extends Helping Hand: ₹5 Crore Announced for Punjab Flood Victims
CM Rekha Gupta shows solidarity, urges Centre for relief package……
Chandigarh : The devastating floods in Punjab have drawn support from across the nation, and now the Delhi government has stepped forward with a significant contribution. On Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a financial aid of ₹5 crore to the Punjab Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support flood-affected families.
CM Rekha Gupta expressed deep concern over the hardships faced by Punjab’s people, saying, “The pain of Punjab is also the pain of Delhi. The Delhi government and its people stand firmly with our brothers and sisters in Punjab during this crisis. We pray that the affected families recover soon and peace is restored.”
This announcement comes after the Haryana government also pledged ₹5 crore earlier, strengthening the sense of inter-state solidarity in the face of Punjab’s tragedy.
Rising Death Toll in Punjab Floods
The death toll due to the floods has now reached 46, while three people reported missing in Pathankot remain untraced. District-wise fatalities include:
Amritsar – 7
Hoshiarpur – 7
Barnala – 5
Bathinda – 4
Ludhiana – 4
Pathankot – 6
Mansa – 3
Rupnagar & Mohali – 2 each
Fazilka, Ferozepur, Patiala & Sangrur – 1 each
Gurdaspur – 2
Crop Losses Continue to Mount
Punjab’s agrarian economy has been severely impacted, with floodwaters devastating over 1.74 lakh hectares of crops. Districts such as Fazilka, Kapurthala, Mansa, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran have reported the maximum damage, leaving farmers in despair.
Centre’s Help Crucial for Relief
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized that while the state government is utilizing all available resources to provide relief, a special relief package and pending dues from the Centre are critical to restoring normalcy. “If the central government releases the package and clears the outstanding funds, the situation can be brought under control more swiftly,” he said.
With Delhi’s gesture and Haryana’s earlier contribution, expectations are now rising for the Centre to step in with comprehensive support for flood-hit Punjab.
