Chandigarh, Aug. 18 -- Around 14,200 acres of land have been affected in Kapurthala, Ferozepur, and Fazilka districts because of floodwaters, said Punjab water resources minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Sunday, adding that directions have been issued for setting up relief camps for affected villagers.

"Nearly 14,200 acres across Kapurthala, Ferozepur, and Fazilka districts have been affected by floodwaters. Among the affected areas, Kapurthala district's impacted land comprises residential settlements, while the affected areas in Fazilka and Ferozepur are primarily agricultural land under cultivation. Both the state government and district administration are fully committed to providing all possible assistance to the affected population,...