Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is actively contributing to relief efforts for the flood-affected regions of Punjab. Sood, known for his philanthropy, has been extending assistance to the people whose homes have been destroyed in the recent floods, and he emphasises the need for continued efforts
Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district has led to extensive damage, resulting in estimated losses of over Rs. 603 crore and claiming 55 lives between June 20 and September 15, 2025, Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister and Home Minister assured the state of all possible assistance, emphasising that the Central Government stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis.
The Chief Minister also inspected Kesarwala, Maldevta area, where a 100-meter-long road was washed away in Maldevta, Raipur, due to the heavy flow of water triggered by heavy rains in the Sahastradhara area of Dehradun district.
Chandigarh [India], September 16: As floodwaters continue to devastate communities across Punjab, UNITED SIKHS remains steadfast in its humanitarian response - delivering aid, restoring dignity, and amplifying the spirit of seva across borders.
The Indian Army demonstrated its steadfast commitment to the welfare of the local population by providing flood relief assistance in the villages of Shanti Khongbal, YKPI, Sabunkhok Khunou, and Thamnapokpi, located in the Imphal East district of Manipur, on September 14.
According to officials, torrential rains lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara river to overflow. The gushing waters carried debris into the main market area, leading to significant damage to several commercial establishments.
At least seven houses have been severely impacted, with one two-story house shifting approximately 50 metres from its original site while still remaining upright. Such incidents have caused widespread panic among residents.
Union Minister SP Singh Baghel defended the Rs 1,600 crore relief package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for flood-hit Punjab, saying the Centre had also directed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state to release Rs 12,000 crore.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited flood-affected areas in Punjab on Monday and urged the state and central governments to ensure that relief reaches the victims without delay.
The Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday exhorted the Panches-Sarpanches, Youth Clubs, Aam Aadmi Party workers to contribute to the best of their capacity for the success of the cleanliness campaign presently underway in Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency.