Ludhiana, Sept. 20 -- The district administration has launched a special 'girdawari' survey from September 13 to 26 to assess damage caused by the recent floods across various villages in Ludhiana district. The survey will be completed in 14 days, and the administration has assured full transparency in the process.

As per initial figures, around 214 villages have been affected, with 323 houses found damaged in the preliminary assessment. The village-wise house damage includes 116 houses in one block, 87 in another, 106 in a third, and 14 in a fourth. Officials said the numbers may rise as the field reports are still coming in.

In addition to house damage, large-scale crop loss has also been reported. Farmers whose crops have been damage...