Breach in Pak, flooding in India: Crop damaged, BSF post inundated

Time of India

6 hours ago

Ferozepur: A breach occurred in the Satluj river embankment located across the border near Tendi Wala in Pakistan, raising fears of flooding in over a dozen villages of upstream Punjab.
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Rising water level has already damaged hundreds of acres of standing crop on the Indian side and inundated a Border Security Force (BSF) post.
Though BSF officials, with the help of villagers, are trying to stop the water from entering the post by putting sandbags along the boundary, the rise in water level has made the exercise futile. The embankment breach is expected to worsen the situation in many villages already hit by flooding along the river.
Authorities have warned that water levels may rise further, severely impacting daily life in low-lying areas.
Rescue operations are underway at multiple locations, with teams dispatched to affected areas. With water levels rising along the border with Pakistan, BSF has intensified boat patrols to stop intruders and smugglers from exploiting the situation. Flood-damaged sections of the border fencing have raised concerns about potential infiltration and smuggling.
To bolster security, BSF has ramped up patrols and held special meetings with local police and border residents. The aim is to raise awareness and encourage vigilance against possible movements of drug smugglers or other miscreants seeking to take advantage of the floods. Ferozepur deputy commissioner Deepshikha Sharma also reached the site and directed officials to ensure the protection of lives and property.
Immediate relief measures are being arranged to supply essential items to residents in need.