Ferozepur, August 18, 2019: With the release of 3.40 lac cusec from Hari Ke Headworks in Ferozepur towards downstream Sutlej, orders for evacuation of 17 villages adjoining river has been issued as a precautionary measure.
The water level is increasing and the farmers of the area are worried on damage of their grown up crops. By late night, there is possibility of flood-like situation.
However, Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur said, elabrate arrangements to fight with any such situation are in hand. Control Room has also been set up which is working round the clock to monitor the situation.