Ludhiana, Aug. 29 -- Nearly 50 acres of farmland in Sasrali village near the Sutlej River were inundated on Thursday after floodwater entered the fields, damaging paddy and poplar plantations, sparking concern among local farmers. While the district administration said the situation is now under control with water levels receding, officials have ordered a special girdawari (damage assessment) to evaluate the losses.

Sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Jasleen Kaur Bhullar, who inspected the affected area, said immediate steps were being taken to prevent further flooding. "A large portion of farmland is under water. We are doing everything possible to assess the damage. We have arranged for big stones from Ropar, cut down poplar trees, and pl...