CHANDIGARH,26.09.25-A delegation of senior office bearers from the Purvanchal Association met with Punjab Chief Secretary Shri KAP Sinha on Friday and presented a cheque to aid the state's flood victims. The delegation was led by Dr. Rupesh Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter of the Bihar Foundation, and Rajinder Singh, Chairman of the Purvanchal Association. Other members included D.K. Singh (President), U.K. Singh (Vice President), along with Arjun Singh, Ashok Jha, and Vikram Yadav.

Following the meeting with Chief Secretary Shri KAP Sinha, Dr. Rupesh Kumar Singh stated, "Punjab is our karma-bhoomi (land of work/action). We owe a debt to this land. Whenever Punjab needs us, we and our people will stand by it. Floods are a natural calamity, and in this hour of disaster, both the central and state governments are doing their part. We, too, are making this small contribution to the effort and will continue to work in this direction."

Rajinder Singh, Chairman of the Purvanchal Association, added, "The Purvanchal Association is collectively working to help the flood victims. People from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh do not come to Punjab just to earn a livelihood; they are part of its joys and sorrows. We and our people are dedicated to helping the flood victims with our mind, body, and resources (tan, man, dhan)."

The impact of the devastating floods in Punjab is gradually receding as the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the state. However, the floods caused widespread destruction, affecting hundreds of villages and millions of people.

A large number of lives were lost, and thousands of hectares of agricultural land suffered crop damage. The crisis was triggered by the release of water from dams in major rivers like the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, combined with heavy rainfall in their catchment areas.

The state government is taking steps to support the farmers. In many districts, flood-affected families are facing significant challenges due to damaged homes and loss of livelihood. Teams from the NDRF, Army, and local volunteers played a crucial role in rescue and relief operations, but extensive rehabilitation is still required for people to return to normal life.