Hoshiarpur, Aug. 25 -- A breach in the dhussi bandh on Sunday flooded Mehtabpur village in Mukerian sub-division, forcing people to leave their homes. The breach has caused flood-like situation in Motla, Sanial, Miani, Mashahpur, Haler and Kolian villages also. Farmers are staring at heavy losses as floodwater has entered their farmlands.

Mehtabpur sarpanch Manjinder Singh said that the administration had warned the people about potential threats but they were reluctant to leave their homes.

"When water actually started entering the village, everyone ran for safety. A lot of people have shifted their belongings elsewhere," he said.

Mukerian sub-divisional magistrate Ankur Mahindroo, however, said that the flooding was caused not by any...