Chandigarh, Sept. 8 -- The Punjab government on Monday announced a compensation of Rs 20000 per acre for farmers whose lands were submerged and crops were damaged due to floods in the state, a statement from the CMO said.

"The Punjab government has announced a compensation of Rs 20,000 per acre for farmers whose fields have been submerged under flood waters and whose crops have been damaged," the statement read.

The devastating flooding in Punjab has caused significant disruption in several districts, impacting countless families who now face challenges in meeting their basic needs. In response, the Punjab government is distributing relief materials extensively in the affected areas, with ministers taking an active role in supervising a...