Ferozepur, Aug. 31 -- A fresh spell of rainfall on Saturday exacerbated the already devastating flood situation, further submerging more than 120 villages across Ferozepur and Fazilka.

Despite a 19,000 cusec reduction in water discharge from the Harike headworks over the past 24 hours, with 2.44 lakh cusecs still being released, many areas remain inundated, providing little respite to the affected people.

Army personnel have been to reinforce the crucial LMB embankment near Habibke to safeguard Ferozepur city from further damage. However, the situation remains grim, as floodwaters continue to wreak havoc in low-lying areas.

Though water levels have receded at the Hussainiwala joint check post, the daily retreat ceremony has been suspen...