SaralnamaHeavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Punjab regions of India and Pakistan in recent days. The floods destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres of crops, including rice, cotton, and sugarcane. In Indian Punjab, 43 people died and nearly 2,000 villages were affected. Farmers lost homes, livestock, and livelihoods. The flooding also damaged border fencing between the two countries. Pakistani Punjab saw almost 2 million people evacuated. Farmers on both sides blamed their governments for inadequate preparation and relief efforts. The disaster highlights increasing challenges for agriculture due to extreme weather. To protect crops in flood-prone areas, farmers can build raised planting beds and improve drainage systems. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 10:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Punjab regions of India and Pakistan in recent days
- The floods destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres of crops, including rice, cotton, and sugarcane
- In Indian Punjab, 43 people died and nearly 2,000 villages were affected