Ferozepur, Aug. 8 -- Following reports of submergence of around 20,000 acres of land due to incessant rainfall in Fazilka district, the Punjab government has ordered a special girdawari (assessment) to evaluate the extent of damage to agricultural fields and residential properties.

Deputy commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu confirmed that directions had been issued to all sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) to carry out the assessment work at the earliest.

"A detailed report will be compiled regarding crop losses and damage to homes. All departments have been instructed to conduct the girdawari in a transparent and time-bound manner so that no affected individual is left out," said Sandhu, who had earlier visited the affected areas. ...