Chandigarh, Aug. 27 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited flood-hit areas of Gurdaspur today following serious situation in seven districts of the state after heavy rains and dam water discharge.
The affected districts are Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Firozpur, and Fazilka. Over 150 villages have reportedly submerged even as rescue work is continuing.
CM Mann said he is dedicating his official helicopter to aid relief efforts.
"The people gave us this helicopter. I am now handing it over to them for delivering essentials like milk, rations, and water to those stranded," he said, adding that he would return by car. Instructions have been issued to the deputy commissioner to coordinate the distribution...