Punjab Government is closely monitoring the situation and water level below the danger mark: CM Hon

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Bhagwant Mann visit Bhahra Dam: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the water level in the dams is below the danger mark and the state government is constantly monitoring the overall situation and the situation is under complete control. The Chief Minister, who arrived here to take stock of the situation in view of the rains, had a detailed discussion with the officials of the state government, district administration and Bhakra Beas Management Board.

He said that it is a matter of great relief that the water level in Bhakra Dam is still below the danger mark, so there is no immediate need to release water from the dam. Bhagwant Mann further informed that the danger mark of Bhakra Dam is 1680 feet, while the water level in the dam was 1653 feet on July 23.

The Chief Minister said that there is no need to panic as the water level is below the danger mark. He asked the officials to inform the people regularly about the water level so that no misunderstandings arise. He said that it is a matter of relief that the Meteorological Department has predicted no rain in the coming days, which will reduce the water level further. Bhagwant Mann appealed to the people not to open floodgates of dams or to believe rumors about floods without confirmation from the authorities.

I had a meeting with BBMB officials today

Bhakra Dam is completely under control and there is no danger to Punjab

I have all the data, the water level of Bhakra is running below the danger mark

Appealing to people not to get involved in rumours

Avoid giving provocative titles with media… pic.twitter.com/JjX0nhMJcf

— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) July 23, 2023

The Punjab CM appealed to the media to play a constructive role instead of creating panic by running fake news about the floods. He said that there was heavy rain in this region on 9, 10 and 11 July, which was much more than the total rainfall in the last one month. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government will leave no stone unturned to keep a complete eye on the entire situation.

Attacking the political opponents for doing politics even in this serious situation, the Chief Minister said that our government has done remarkable work in every field till the cleaning of canals. He said that in the past the Irrigation and Drainage Department has become the ‘earning son’ of corrupt leaders and their puppets. Bhagwant Mann said that these leaders have usurped the money of the Drainage and Irrigation Department for their own interests. He said that Vigilance is already investigating the big scam in this department.

Bhagwant Mann further said that although the exact amount is yet to be calculated, the state has suffered a loss of around one thousand crore rupees due to floods. He said that the ground assessment of this damage will be done after controlling the situation and people will be compensated for the loss one by one. Bhagwant Mann said that a detailed report of the loss caused to the people will be sent to the central government and a complete relief package will be demanded for the state.

We make as many laws as we want, but no one has any force before nature

The amount of rain that was supposed to fall in 1 month fell in just two days

We have been saved a lot because of dams

—CM @BhagwantMann pic.twitter.com/f0ceJXMaNz

— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) July 23, 2023

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that the state government is already preparing a blueprint to deal with such a situation in the future. He said that channelization of canals will be ensured in the near future and a proposal for the construction of a new canal is also being prepared for efficient use of water. Bhagwant Mann said that besides ensuring the natural flow of water, cleaning of clogged canals will also be given first priority by the state government.

The Chief Minister said that he has extensively visited the flood affected areas of the state to take stock of the situation at the ground level. He said that detailed instructions have been issued to the Deputy Commissioners to conduct immediate special vigil of the rain-affected areas so that damage to crops, houses, livestock and other damages can be ascertained on a priority basis. Bhagwant Mann assured the people that the government is committed to protect their interests from the wrath of nature.

He said that the state government is committed to help the people in this dire crisis and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. He said that assistance is being provided even to the last person in the remote areas of the state. Bhagwant Mann said that Cabinet Ministers, MLAs and officials have also been instructed to go to their respective areas to provide maximum relief to the people.

The Chief Minister said that the paddy crop has been destroyed in many fields due to the rapid flow of water. He said that in order to protect the interests of the farmers, the state government is providing high-yielding varieties of paddy to the farmers. Bhagwant Mann said that he has already instructed Punjab Agricultural University, Panseed, Department of Agriculture and others to provide these types of paneer.

In reply to a question, the Chief Minister said that the state government is making strenuous efforts to develop the areas around Nangal and Kandhi region of the state as ideal tourist destinations to attract tourists from all over the world. Bhagwant Mann said that there is great potential to develop these areas as tourist destinations, for which all possible efforts will be made.

40 days ago, videos were coming that after 40 years, canal water came in the canals, it came only because we had cleaned them.

My request to the opponents is that at least they should not do politics at this time, it is all theirs to give

We will face this kind of situation in the near future. pic.twitter.com/DYB0aUCqiN

— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) July 23, 2023

He regretted that these areas have been neglected in the pace of development due to the negligence of the state governments, but the state government is making concerted efforts to attract tourists to the places of immense natural beauty to tap the tourism potential of these areas.

The Chief Minister also visited Bhakra Dam and took stock of the water situation in the dam. He also paid homage to the martyrs who were martyred during the construction of the dam. Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains, Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister A Venu Prasad, Secretary Irrigation Department Krishan Kumar and others were present with the Chief Minister.

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