The Ghaggar river crossed its danger mark of 23 feet on Friday morning and touched 23.3 feet near Tatiana village in Kaithal district, with a discharge of 49,494 cusecs. The rising water has left residents and farmers worried.
Hundreds of acres of crops in Paprala and nearby villages have gone under floodwater, causing heavy losses. Farmers fear that if the water continues to rise, more villages could come under threat.
Farmers are trying to drain water from their fields but say the damage is already huge. They have urged the government for compensation for the losses.
“Everything we cultivated this season is now under water. We do not know how we will recover from these losses. The government should give us compensation,” said Rajpal, a farmer.
“The water has destroyed our paddy fields. If the river swells further, even our homes may not be safe,” said Shiv Kumar, another villager.
“We live in fear every monsoon. Unless a permanent solution is found, farmers like us will continue to suffer,” said Suresh.
Deputy Commissioner Preeti has ordered all schools and anganwadi centres in Guhla subdivision to remain closed today. The order has been passed under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
The DC assured people that the situation is under control and urged them not to panic. She advised residents to stay indoors, keep cattle safe, and avoid waterlogged or flood-prone areas. People have also been asked not to go towards fields during heavy rainfall.
The administration warned that any violation of these orders will invite action under the Disaster Management Act. The directions take immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice.
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