Punjab: Around 3,000 people have been rescued from the flood-hit areas of Ferozepur so far, an official said on Saturday.
Nearly 100 villages in the district have been severely affected by floods caused by a spate in Sutlej river, and the district administration, Army, Border Security Force (BSF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Punjab Police are carrying out round-the-clock rescue and relief operations, she said.
“Relief camps have been set up across the district, where around 350 people are currently being provided food and essential supplies. Nearly 3,000 families have received dry rations,” Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma said.PTI
