Govt orders evaluation of injury attributable to waterlogging in Fazilka
Gaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Ferozepur
Revealed on: Aug 08, 2025 08:20 am IST
The Fazilka sub-division has emerged because the worst-hit, with official studies indicating injury to paddy and cotton crops on over 11,700 acres throughout a minimum of 20 villages
Following studies of submergence of round 20,000 acres of land attributable to incessant rainfall in Fazilka district, the Punjab authorities has ordered a particular girdawari (evaluation) to guage the extent of injury to agricultural fields and residential properties.
Deputy commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu confirmed that instructions had been issued to all sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) to hold out the evaluation work on the earliest.
“An in depth report will likely be compiled concerning crop losses and injury to houses. All departments have been instructed to conduct the girdawari in a clear and time-bound method in order that no affected particular person is omitted,” mentioned Sandhu, who had earlier visited the affected areas.
The Fazilka sub-division has emerged because the worst-hit, with official studies indicating injury to paddy and cotton crops on over 11,700 acres throughout a minimum of 20 villages.
Many farmers, already scuffling with rising enter prices, have expressed anger and frustration over what they declare is administrative apathy.
In response, the administration has deployed pumps and groups to empty stagnant water from low-lying areas.
Protests had erupted in Tahliwala Bodla, Singhpura and Chahlan villages, the place farmers blocked the Fazilka-Malout highway, demanding quick aid and drainage of water.
“There was huge injury, and the administration should act urgently,” mentioned Sunil Kumar, sarpanch of Tahliwala Bodla.
