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flag Severe 2025 floods in Punjab submerged 2.5 million acres, prompting emergency responses and calls for stricter floodplain policies.

flag In 2025, severe floods in Punjab submerged 2.5 million acres of farmland along the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers, triggering a federal climate and agriculture emergency. flag Floodwaters left fields uneven, covered in sand, or layered with silt, requiring major rehabilitation efforts. flag Unchecked construction in floodplains worsened flooding by blocking water flow and weakening embankments. flag Experts urge a comprehensive policy to ban development in flood-prone areas, relocate residents, limit tall crop cultivation, and improve infrastructure coordination. flag Strengthening flood risk assessment and restoring natural water passages are critical to reduce future damage amid rising climate risks.

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