Dr. L. Murugan visits flood-affected areas in Rupnagar district

Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, undertook an extensive two-day visit today to the flood-affected areas of Rupnagar district in Punjab and conducted an in-depth review of the prevailing conditions. He visited several villages including Shahpur Bela, Hariwal, Bhanu Pali, Bela Dhyani and Nangal and directly interacted with farmers, rural residents, local citizens and administrative officials. Observing the impact of the floods on agriculture, transportation, drainage, and daily life, he walked through waterlogged areas, traveled by tractor and boat, and personally assessed the ground realities while listening to the grievances of the affected families.

- GOURAV GOEL

Dr. Murugan inspected the damaged crops in the fields, including maize, paddy, and other produce. He reviewed the hardships caused by waterlogging and silting. Farmers explained that standing water in their fields was severely affecting cultivation, irrigation channels were blocked, and key roads had been washed away, disrupting the supply of essential goods. They expressed concerns that without timely relief efforts, the next crop cycle could also be at risk.