Alert! Cautionary advisory issued for villages near Ghaggar river
Babushahi Bureau
Sangrur (Punjab), August 8, 2025 — In view of heavy rainfall in the catchment area of the Ghaggar river, the Sangrur district administration has urged residents of certain villages in the Moonak sub-division to remain alert.
According to the advisory, people living near the Ghaggar river should stay vigilant and avoid going close to the riverbanks. Officials clarified that the advisory is purely precautionary and there is no cause for panic.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Amit Bamby said the administration has put necessary arrangements in place to handle any emergency. He added that if there is any report of a breach along the Ghaggar river, it should be immediately reported to the authorities.
For assistance or to report any incident, residents can contact the Irrigation Department control room at 9780295132 or the district administration’s flood control room at 01672-234196.