India, Aug. 19 -- At least 26 villages in Ferozepur and 20 villages in Fazilka district remain submerged due to rising water levels in the Sutlej, with continued heavy rainfall worsening the situation.

While water levels showed signs of receding on Sunday night, Monday's fresh rainfall has once again raised concerns among residents and farmers, especially with rising levels in the Pong Dam which may lead to additional water releases into the Sutlej.

Several areas continue to experience severe waterlogging, with submerged roads and fields making it difficult for residents to access their homes and farmlands. Villages such as Alewala, Fattewala, Aashike, Tanabagga and Nizamwala have been hit hardest, leaving residents stranded in waterlog...