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Rain fury in Punjab: State grappling with one of the worst disasters in decades; CM Mann calls floods 'severe than 1988'

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 3 September 2025 ()
Punjab has declared itself a disaster-affected state due to unprecedented rainfall and flooding, impacting over 1200 villages and displacing lakhs of people. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann compared the situation to the severe floods of 1988, appealing for national support. Across northern India, the IMD has issued red alerts, warning of continued heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides.
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