Days of heavy rain have caused severe floods in Punjab and Jammu. In Punjab, the Sutlej and Ravi rivers have overflowed, while in Jammu, the Chenab, Tawi, and Jhelum rivers crossed danger levels. Flooding has affected villages and towns, causing damage to many houses. Farmlands are submerged, and crops ready for harvest have been lost. Families have been forced to leave their homes and take shelter in temporary camps or on higher ground. Roads and bridges are broken, cutting off transport and delaying relief efforts. Schools and markets are closed, adding further pressure on local communities. Life has come to a standstill.
Punjab Floods
Affected Villages & Population
A total of 2,214 villages across all 23 districts of Punjab have been affected. Approximately 3,88,508 people are impacted.
Human Loss
To date, 55 people have lost their lives due to the floods.
Relief Camps & Evacuations
There are 111 operational relief camps in the state, housing 4,585 people. Additionally, 23,337 evacuees have been moved to safer areas during ongoing rescue operations.
Farmland / Crop Damage
Crops on 192,380 hectares of land have been destroyed across 18 districts.
Jammu Region Floods
Affected Districts and Incidents
The Jammu region, including Doda, Kathua, Kishtwar, Ramban, and others, experienced cloudbursts, flash floods, and heavy rains. In Doda, flash floods damaged more than 10 houses and claimed at least 4 lives.
Human Loss and Mortality
In Jammu & Kashmir, official reports confirm 41 deaths due to heavy rains. A flash flood in Kishtwar alone caused 68 deaths, with many injured and several missing.
House / Property Damage
In the Doda district, over 500 houses were damaged due to flooding and heavy rains.
Infrastructure & Warnings
Roads in many areas have been washed away or rendered unsafe. Landslides, overflowing streams, and rising river levels have led to alerts, travel suspensions, and highway closures.
CYDA Intervention in Jammu
The CYDA team visited flood-affected areas in Jammu, including Prem Nagar, Gujjar Nagar, Peerkhu, Rajeev Nagar, and Rajinder Nagar, to assess the damage. It was heartbreaking to see families lose everything they had built over the years. CYDA adopted a two-fold intervention plan: immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation.
Immediate Support
Vulnerable families received ‘Back to Home’ Kits, which included household essentials, medical and hygiene supplies, and house-cleaning and disinfectant items. CYDA distributed these kits in collaboration with the District Administration of Jammu. A total of 55 marginalized families, about 330 people, in Rajeev Nagar received support.
During interactions with the affected communities, it became clear that the presence of mud in homes and streets posed a significant challenge. Most residents were from low-income groups, and labor costs in these areas were high. To help them CYDA launched a cleaning campaign in Rajeev Nagar, one of the worst-hit localities during the Tawi River floods. Ten skilled laborers, working alongside volunteers from Attri Youth Club and Ahsan Foundation, removed mud and debris from homes, lanes, and community spaces.
CYDA Intervention in Punjab
Gurdaspur and Amritsar were the worst-hit districts. Gurdaspur reported 324 villages under water, while Amritsar had 135 affected villages. In many areas, water levels reached 3 to 4 feet, preventing people from returning to their homes.
CYDA visited several villages in Gurdaspur to provide immediate support. Families urgently needed clothing, safe drinking water, and dry food. To meet these needs, CYDA prepared comprehensive relief kits containing food, water, hygiene products, and candles for use during power cuts. Over 300 kits were distributed across the villages of Shahzada, Ghonewala, Machhiwala, Jattan, and Singhoke.
Long-Term Support
CYDA is collecting detailed information in both Jammu and Punjab to assess the full impact of the floods, with special attention to vulnerable groups such as widows, single-headed households, people from SC/ST communities, and individuals with disabilities. It plans to provide comprehensive support, including repairing damaged homes and offering livelihood assistance to help families restore their income. CYDA will prioritize the restoration of schools and institutions. It aims to ensure that children, especially those from marginalized households, can safely return to education.
