Ludhiana, Sept. 8 -- Although the water level of the Sutlej river has slightly receded, concern remains high at Garhi Fazal village as parts of the dhussi bandh embankment were found weakened and damaged on Sunday. Additionally officials confirmed that stone studs and crates have been placed at Garhi Fazal and Sasrali to protect the bund have also been impacted, raising fears of further erosion if timely repairs are not made.

Local residents and farmers have urged the district administration to take immediate steps to strengthen the bund, which is considered a critical flood protection structure in the area.

"The water level may have gone down for now, but the danger is not over," said Surjit Singh, a local farmer. "The embankment is no...