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Protective dykes blown up to save Punjab cities as raging waters head southwards

Protective dykes blown up to save Punjab cities as raging waters head southwards
world8/30/2025

Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej overflow simultaneously for the first time; worst Sutlej flooding since 1955 compounded by Indian dam breach.

• Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej overflow simultaneously for the first time • Over 429,000 residents evacuated, 20 lives lost across three rivers • Ninth spell of monsoon rains begins • 855,000 cusecs expected at Head Trimmu within 24 hours • Bunds breached to... [6929 chars]