Ludhiana, Aug. 30 -- The district administration has been constructing embankments and revetments amid its flood protection efforts in three vulnerable villages - Sasrali, Talwandi Naubad, and Dulewal - located near the Sutlej river. With the water level having risen earlier this week, officials from the irrigation and drainage departments have been deputed round the clock to monitor and implement protective measures to prevent any overflow into farmlands and residential areas.

At Sasrali, work is underway on five stone studs designed to divert the river's flow. These are being reinforced using earth-filled cement bags packed inside metal crates, which are known for withstanding heavy water pressure.

In Talwandi Naubad, a 150-foot-long ...