Amritsar, April 29 -- The state government is spending Rs.600 crore on flood prevention measures at 132 vulnerable points across the state, and the work will be completed by June 30, Punjab water resources minister Barinder Goyal said on Tuesday.

Goyal was here to review the flood protection arrangements at the dhussi embankment of the Ravi river near Shahpur border outpost in Amritsar that is being strengthened at the cost of Rs.4 crore. The site saw a breach last year, triggering floods in the area.

The 132 vulnerable spots have been identified by committees, constituted after last year floods by the water resources department under the leadership of two superintending engineers for each of the four rivers, he said.

Regarding the las...