Mohali, Sept. 6 -- Continuous heavy rainfall in the hilly areas has caused the water level of the Ghaggar river to rise sharply, damaging the left embankment near Bhankarpur village in Mohali . The water resources-cum-mining and geology department has launched repair work on a war footing to contain the situation. Executive engineer Khushwinder Singh said that on September 1, the water discharge in the river was around 50,000 cusecs, which nearly doubled to 1,00,000 cusecs by September 3 due to incessant rain. The surge led to erosion at RD 10180M on the left embankment, damaging the stone pitching and stretching nearly 400 feet in length. He informed that strengthening and repair work is being carried out with the active cooperation of Bhankarpur villagers. Essential materials such as EC bags and wire crates are being deployed on priority, while machinery and other resources are readily available with the department. DC Komal Mittal had visited the site two days ago and assured villagers that the administration and the department would ensure the embankment is fully reinforced. Officials said the repair work is progressing swiftly with strong support from the local community. Deputy commissioner (DC) Komal Mittal on Friday conducted an inspection of Jayanti Majri, Guda, Kasoli, Bhagindi, and Karounde Wala villages, which were affected due to the heavy flow in the Jayanti Ki Rao drain, resulting in damaged access route. She directed the Public Works Department (PWD), drainage department, and panchayat and rural development department to immediately restore a temporary access route for the residents of all five villages. For a permanent solution, estimates for the construction of three bridges over the Jayanti Ki Rao rivulet have been submitted to the government, and work will commence upon approval. The DC emphasised that nature is powerful and the strong flow of water has delayed repairs to access route....