In Punjab, situation has improved in flood affected areas of the State but eight villages of Sangrur district are still cut off and marooned. <br/><br/>About 20 villages of Sardulgarh area of Mansa district are affected where two to three feet water is present. Reports say, 20 to 25 houses have collapsed in Mansa district. <br/><br/>Army is present there to help people and to continue rescue measures. Now, water has receded in Ghaggar river and efforts are being made to plug the breaches. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to Punjab and Haryana Governments to utilise funds available in their calamity relief fund.
News On AIR | July 13, 2010 7:28 PM
Situation in flood affected areas improves in Punjab