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Punjab: Ghaggar river just a foot below danger mark

India

The Ghaggar river in Punjab is just a foot below its danger level after heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, putting 20 villages in Patiala district on alert.
Authorities are urging people in Rajpura, Dudhan Sadhan, and Patiala subdivisions to move to safer areas as the water is expected to keep rising.

Flooding has blocked roads, bridges

Flooding has already blocked roads and bridges, making travel risky.
Officials are warning everyone—especially locals and commuters—to avoid riverbanks and stay alert for sudden water surges.
Neighboring Haryana districts like Panchkula, Ambala, and Yamunanagar are also on yellow alert due to flood risks from the ongoing monsoon rains.