The devastating floods in Punjab have claimed 29 lives and affected over 2.65 lakh people across the northern state, leaving villages submerged and crops destroyed in low-lying regions. Heavy rainfall has battered Punjab throughout August, with the state recording 253.7 mm of rain—74% above normal levels and the highest rainfall in 25 years.

Twelve of Punjab’s 23 districts, including Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar, are among the worst hit. The flooding has forced large-scale evacuations and disrupted normal life, sparking widespread concern and calls for immediate relief measures.

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Indian cricket star Shubman Gill, who hails from Punjab, expressed his heartbreak over the destruction caused by the floods. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods. Punjab will always be stronger than any adversity, and we’ll rise up from this. My prayers are with all affected families. Standing strong with my people.”

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods. Punjab will always be stronger than any adversity, and we’ll rise up from this. My prayers are with all affected families. Standing strong with my people 🙏

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) September 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken directly with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, assuring him of full support from the Centre to manage the crisis. “Immediately after landing in Delhi, Prime Minister Modi called Chief Minister Mann to discuss the situation due to heavy rain and flooding. He has assured him of all possible help,” an official told PTI.

As a precautionary measure, the Punjab government has announced the closure of all colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes until September 3. Mann personally visited flood-hit areas in Hoshiarpur, promising every effort to safeguard lives and provide relief. Calling this one of the “worst floods in Punjab’s recent history,” he emphasised that the state machinery is working around the clock.

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Pathankot district reported the highest number of fatalities with six deaths, while Amritsar, Barnala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Mansa, and Rupnagar recorded three deaths each. Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Patiala, Mohali, and Sangrur reported one death each. Three individuals remain missing in Pathankot, while 15,688 people have been evacuated to safety across the state.