Chandigarh, April 26 -- With Punjab heading towards the monsoon season, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday ordered deputy commissioners to complete all flood protection works within deadline, warning officials of personal accountability for lapses.

Chairing a high-level review meeting, he directed urgent desilting of drains and vulnerable points, fast-tracked anti-pollution measures, and pushed pending infrastructure projects as the state moves to prevent floods and strengthen water management before the rains arrive.

Accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, Mann said, "The plan of drains and rivers should be prepared in sync with the engineers of the irrigation department to ensure their regular desilting, clean...