India, Sept. 2 -- Punjabis are fighting back the worst floods in decades with resilience, empathy and courage.

Known for their indomitable spirit and commitment, people from across the state have started extending a helping hand to those in need in the worst-hit Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka and Kapurthala districts.

The swollen Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers have created havoc in Punjab, leading to one of worst floods since 1988, with more than 2.56 lakh people impacted.

From social and religious organisations to NGOs, philanthropists, panchayats of several villages and Punjabi singers and actors, hundreds of people have been involved in relief, rescue and rehabilitation. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak committee (SGPC) has ...