Punjab objects to opening of SYL canal Gates
Patiala, Sept. 7 -- The Punjab government has objected to neighbouring Haryana's decision to open sluice gates of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal amid concerns raised by farmers in Patiala district about flooding caused by the swollen Tangri river.
Punjab has faced its worst floods in nearly four decades due to swollen rivers, including the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment area in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
At least 46 people have been killed in various rain-related incidents across the state during the current monsoon season.
"When we flagged the issue with the Haryana government, they reduced the release of water from the SYL Canal through the Jansui head. We have already raised our concern...
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