Beas flood control measures in place, no immediate threat: Kapurthala DC

Kapurthala (Punjab): In view of the rising water level of the Beas river in the sub-divisions Sultanpur Lodhi and Bholath, Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal conducted a thorough inspection of the Dhussi and Advanced embankments on Tuesday to assess the situation and ongoing protective measures.

Panchal visited key sites at Kamewal and Baghuwal, where the Drainage department is actively reinforcing the embankments.

He reassured the public, stating, “The Dhussi and Advanced embankments are fully secure, and our teams are maintaining strict vigilance through continuous patrolling to ensure their stability.”

Executive Engineer (XEN) Sartaj Singh Randhawa, who accompanied the Deputy Commissioner, confirmed the embankments’ safety and outlined the department’s proactive measures.

“As a precautionary step, we are strengthening areas where the river water is impacting the embankments. Round-the-clock efforts are underway, including placing sand-filled bags near Peerewal and Kishansingh Wala to reinforce vulnerable sections,” he said.

Additionally, crates filled with soil bags are being deployed to prevent erosion and enhance embankment resilience. The department is also fortifying a temporary advanced embankment at Chak Patti Baloo Bahadur village.

Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Vijay Kumar, overseeing the operations, affirmed, “There is no immediate threat to the embankments, and all necessary measures are being implemented to ensure their stability.”

Panchal added that the administration remains vigilant, with ongoing monitoring and reinforcement work to safeguard the areas against potential flooding risks posed by the rising river levels.