Rising water levels in the Sutlej River have created a dangerous situation with worries about the river embankment (Dhussi Bundh), putting residents of Sasrali hamlet in the Sahnewal Tehsil of Ludhiana on high alert.
Dangerous River Situations
Water levels have significantly increased as a result of the Sutlej swelling due to ongoing rainfall and dam releases. The primary earthen embankment defending the village, the Dhussi Bundh, is under tremendous strain as a result of this. The river has been aggressively destroying land in Sasrali and has, in some locations, approached the protective barrier dangerously.
Impact and Damage
Large tracts of farmland in Sasrali and nearby villages have already been flooded by the swelling floodwaters. Farmers in the area have suffered large financial losses as a result of the considerable harm this has done to crops, especially paddy and poplar trees.
Official Reaction and Relief Activities
The district government has responded to the situation in a number of ways:
Embankment Reinforcement: To fortify the Dhussi Bundh, teams are working nonstop. To strengthen weak spots and stop a breach, they are bringing in big stones and sandbags from Ropar and Himachal Pradesh.
Loss evaluation: In order to compensate the impacted farmers, officials have started a special evaluation (girdawari) to determine the degree of crop loss.
Continuous Monitoring: To keep an eye on the situation around the clock, multi-departmental teams have been sent in. Villagers and civil defense personnel are also actively supporting the efforts at reinforcing and monitoring.
Public Advisory: The government has urged citizens to maintain composure, not fall for rumors, and be vigilant. Additionally, they have set up flood control rooms in every subdivision.
The water eroding the ground has made locals worried and afraid of a possible calamity, despite officials’ claims that the situation is now under control and the embankment is standing firm.
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