Farmers Drown in Crop Losses as Punjab Rivers Overflow

As of August 17, 2025, farmers in Punjab's Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, and Ferozepur districts are struggling to cope with the devastating impact of the overflowing Beas and Sutlej rivers. Heavy rains in the catchment areas have caused the rivers to swell, leading to widespread inundation of low-lying farmlands.

In Kapurthala's Sultanpur Lodhi, more than 20 villages near the Beas river have been affected, with the administration evacuating over 500 villagers from the Mand areas. The situation is equally grim in Tarn Taran, where farmers claim their paddy and fodder crops have been submerged due to the swollen Beas.

Across the border in Ferozepur, villagers living near the Sutlej river have also reported extensive crop damage, with some claiming they have not received any compensation for their losses in the past. Farmers allege that the administration has failed to take adequate measures, such as strengthening the embankments, to prevent the annual flooding.

Despite the district administrations' efforts to provide relief and monitor the situation, the farmers remain deeply concerned about the long-term impact on their livelihoods. As the waters continue to rise, the future of the region's agricultural economy hangs in the balance.