Overview

• The IPL franchise says its funds will procure inflatable rescue boats, support medical assistance, and supply essential relief items and safe drinking water.
• PBKS is running a 'Together for Punjab' campaign with Hemkunt Foundation and Round Table India, while Ketto proceeds are designated for The Global Sikh Charity.
• Officials report 37 deaths and over 3.5 lakh people affected, with all 23 districts declared flood-affected by the state.
• Rescue operations continue with more than 11,000 residents evacuated by the Army, NDRF, BSF, and local authorities as relief camps and rehabilitation plans roll out.
• Over 1,000 villages are inundated and about 61,000 hectares of farmland are submerged, with flooding linked to heavy upstream rainfall and dam releases on the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi.