Chandigarh, Aug. 26 -- Continuous rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir has led to the overflowing of rivers such as the Satluj, Beas, Ujh, and Ravi, triggering severe flooding across several districts in Punjab.

The areas under flood danger include Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Fazilka, Tarn Taran, and Firozpur.

The Punjab administration, in coordination with the police, is actively engaged in relief operations, Special Director General of Police (DGP) Arpit Shukla said on Tuesday.

In Pathankot, helicopters were deployed to rescue individuals stranded due to rising waters. Authorities are also closely monitoring other rivers, such as the Ghaggar, to ensure preparedness for potential further flooding.

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