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Rahul Gandhi Begins Punjab Flood Survey With Visits to Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Pathankot

Authorities report 56 deaths, with teams continuing assessments across affected districts.

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He will pay obeisance at the historic Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib in Ramdas before leaving for Gurchak village in Dera Baba Nanak and Makaura in Dinanagar sub-divisions of Gurdaspur district. (@INCIndia)

Overview

  • Rahul Gandhi arrived in Amritsar on Monday to meet flood‑hit families and review damage across multiple villages.
  • His itinerary covers Ghonewal in Ramdas block, Gurchak in Dera Baba Nanak, Makaura in Dinanagar, and affected parts of Pathankot before his return to Delhi.
  • Punjab’s official update lists 56 deaths and 1,98,525 hectares of crops affected, with heavy losses reported in Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Patiala, Ferozepur, Tarn Taran and Kapurthala.
  • The Centre previously announced an interim ₹1,600 crore relief package along with ex‑gratia of ₹2 lakh for the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
  • The state set payouts at ₹20,000 per acre for crop loss and up to ₹1.2 lakh for collapsed houses with a 45‑day disbursal target, while BJP leaders criticize the timing of Gandhi’s visit.