Several villages in the Sutlej River belt, including Bahram HathaαΉ, Bonga Chakoka, Mari Chakoka, Lundi Dadu, and Sharaf Shah, remain submerged under up to five feet of floodwater, officials and residents reported on Monday.
Families in these flood-hit areas are facing severe hardships as they struggle to relocate. Private boat owners are charging exorbitant rates, with Rs. 10,000 for transporting people and up to Rs. 20,000 for evacuations involving livestock. Many residents have been forced to borrow money or rely on community help to move to safer locations.
Access to essential supplies is limited. Locals report acute shortages of food and clean drinking water in these flood-hit areas. Roads leading to populated villages have been cut off, and in Bahramka, authorities deliberately blocked a road to protect a nearby graveyard from submersion.
The crisis has also caused significant economic strain. Prices for livestock fodder have surged from Rs. 400 per maund to as high as Rs. 700β800, putting additional pressure on affected families who depend on their animals for livelihood.
Authorities are working to provide relief, but residents say more support is urgently needed. Emergency teams are trying to reach isolated villages, but rising waters and damaged infrastructure are slowing rescue operations.
In addition to immediate relief, experts warn that prolonged submersion of farmland and residential areas could have long-term effects on agriculture and local economies. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions as the situation continues to evolve.
The ongoing crisis highlights the vulnerability of communities living along river belts and the urgent need for coordinated flood management strategies to prevent future disasters in these flood-hit areas.
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