Water Resources Minister @barinder_goyal has urged PM Narendra Modi to show generosity towards flood-affected people of Punjab, making a strong plea for immediate release of ₹25K cr as financial assistance along with pending dues of ₹60K crore. (1/2)
Water Resources Minister @barinder_goyal visited Ghaggar river embankments at Makraur Sahib bridge & Tohana bridge in Moonak, also reviewed situation in nearby villages including Chadun, Kundni, Surjan Bhaini, Rampur Gujran, Phoolad, Rajarherhi & Dudian. (1/2)
He said, the State Govt had fortified embankments with an expenditure of over ₹200 crore, enabling them to withstand the heavy pressure of floodwaters. He said, none of the embankments constructed by the department along the Beas River suffered any breach. (2/2)
Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal strongly countered the remarks of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, asserting that floods in Punjab occurred due to record rainfall in the upper hilly regions. (1/2)
Over 2000 people rescued in Ferozepur & 100+ evacuated in Fazilka. Relief camps functional, Admn teams, Army & NDRF on ground, informed Water Resources Minister @barinder_goyal, after reviewing operations in both the districts & assured timely aid to all affected.
All control rooms are operational around the clock to ensure immediate response during emergency situations, said Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, adding that state govt has implemented robust flood mitigation measures & comprehensive preparedness protocols to tackle every scenario.
Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal said that state-wide flood control rooms are working 24x7 for public assistance during emergency situations. He urged the people to contact these numbers in case of any emergency. (1/2)