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There is no relief from the flood situation in at least six districts of Punjab. The authorities are trying their best to help marooned people in different villages of Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Roopnagar, Moga and Trantaran. The government has closed schools in the flood hit areas.
The State Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during his visit to the flood hit areas of Hoshiarpur district yesterday, advised people not to panic as the state government is there to bail out them. He also asked officers to share the information regarding water level regularly with people to avoid any confusion.
Even though there has been no rain in Punjab for the past few days, the water released from various dams of the state is creating havoc in many districts. After Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Moga and Kapurthala, now Tarn Taran district is also facing flood threat. As the water level here in Harike Barrage is increasing continuously. The authorities have advised people living near the river banks to move to higher places. Meanwhile, relief and rescue operations are going on a war footing in the flood-affected districts with the help of the army. In the Purana Shala area of Gurdaspur the army set an exemplary example by saving the lives of a family and their 15 day old newborn baby who were surrounded by flood water.