Chandigarh, Aug. 25 -- Continuous heavy rainfall has heightened concerns among the residents of Amritsar, as water levels in the Ravi river continue to rise, creating a tense atmosphere in the region. The surging river has raised fears of potential damage, particularly to Border Security Force (BSF) outposts near Kabalpur, which were severely affected by flooding last year.
Former Punjab Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal visited the Ravi river in the Ajnala constituency to assess the situation. Speaking to the media, he noted that the rising water levels have brought the river dangerously close to BSF outposts. "Last week, the water was much farther away, but now the river is in full spate," Dhaliwal said, adding that approximately 2...