Ludhiana, May 15 -- With the monsoon season approaching, the district administration has decided to establish round-the-clock flood control rooms at the district headquarters and sub-divisional levels to monitor and respond to any flood-like situation after mid-June.

The announcement was made by additional deputy commissioner (general) Poonam Singh during a review meeting with officials of various departments to assess flood preparedness across the district.

The move comes in the backdrop of widespread disruption caused by heavy rains and flooding last year, when overflowing Buddha Nullah inundated several residential areas in the city. Residents had suffered major losses after filthy water entered houses, damaging household items, elec...