Tarn Taran, Aug. 21 -- Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Thursday visited flood-affected areas in Ferozepur and Tarn Taran districts to assess the situation and monitor relief operations.

He assured the affected people that the state government stands shoulder-to-shoulder with them during this challenging time and that all possible assistance is being extended on priority.

In Ferozepur, Goyal visited the severely affected villages of Tendi Wala, Gazni Wala and Dhira Ghara, where he met distressed families and listened to their concerns. He was accompanied by MLA Ferozepur Urban Ranbir Singh Bhullar, MLA Ferozepur Rural Rajnish Kumar Dahiya and MLA Guruharsahai Fauja Singh Sarari.

Later in Tarn Taran, Goyal, along ...