Sujanpur Drenched: Homes Inundated as Met Office Predicts More Rain Till Sept 20

SUJANPUR, Punjab – The heavens opened over Sujanpur on Monday night, unleashing a deluge that sent floodwaters surging into at least two homes in Ward number 13. Residents woke to a distressing scene, with their living spaces transformed into watery ruins, marking another chapter in the region’s perennial battle against the monsoon's fury.

Balwinder Singh's family faced the brunt of the downpour.

Water inundated their house, leaving a trail of destruction that included damaged household items and a collapsed wall – a stark testament to the sheer force of the flood. Neighbour Satpal Singh also found his home submerged, his family grappling with the immediate aftermath of the unexpected inundation.

For the residents of Ward number 13, this isn't just a sudden natural calamity; it's a frustratingly familiar ordeal.

Many expressed their dismay, highlighting that the issue of waterlogging and poor drainage has become a painful annual ritual. They point fingers at what they perceive as negligence from the local municipal council, whose alleged failure to address the underlying drainage infrastructure problems continues to leave them vulnerable with every significant rainfall.

Recalling a similar crisis in September 2022, locals emphasized the urgent need for permanent solutions rather than temporary fixes.

As the community grapples with the immediate aftermath, the Meteorological Department has cast a shadow of concern over the coming days. Their latest forecast predicts moderate rainfall for both Punjab and Haryana until September 20.

Adding to the apprehension, specific warnings for lightning and heavy rain have been issued for several districts including Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, and Kapurthala. While most parts of the region experienced slightly above-normal temperatures, the ongoing weather patterns keep residents on edge, with an eye constantly on the skies.