Rohtak, Sept. 1 -- As floods wreak havoc across Punjab, villages in neighbouring Haryana have come forward in solidarity, pooling together money, food, medicines, and fodder to support affected families.

In Rohtak's Meham, residents of Madina village collected Rs.2 lakh in voluntary donations. "We are in constant touch with farmers in Punjab. They have stood with people across the world in tough times, and now it's our turn to stand with them," said Pradeep Dangi. The money will be used to buy ration, sanitary pads, mattresses, and medicines, while more villages are being approached to join the effort.

From Bawani Khera in Bhiwani, 25 villages under Sarv Jateye Jatu Khap-84 have started collecting grain, fodder and contributions from ea...