Punjab issues red alert in view of heavy rain
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Punjab government today issued a "red alert" in the wake of heavy rain in the state and has asked district authorities to maintain vigil, an official said. Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has also called a meeting of senior officers today to review arrangements to deal with flood-like situations, a spokesman of the Chief Minister's Office said in Chandigarh. Here are more details.
Heavy rainfall
Punjab has been witnessing heavy rain for last two days
Punjab has been witnessing widespread rain for last two days and the downpour continued today, prompting state authorities to review preparations to tackle flood-like situations. District control rooms have been activated for fast response and the Army has also been alerted, the spokesman said, adding, district authorities in catchment areas of rivers have been asked to make sufficient arrangements of boats for rescue operations.