Chandigarh, Sept. 15 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited flood-affected areas in Punjab on Monday and urged the state and central governments to ensure that relief reaches the victims without delay.

Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, said he stands with every affected family.

"The floods have caused devastation in Punjab. Today, I met with the villagers in Ghonewal - ruined homes, destroyed fields, shattered lives. The pain is clearly visible in their eyes, but their resolve remains unbroken," he said.

"Both the state and central governments must ensure, under all circumstances, that relief packages and compensation reach the victims without delay, who need it the most at this time. In this tragedy,...