The Punjab floods of 2025 have caused widespread devastation across the state. Torrential rains, heavy inflows from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, and breaches in embankments of major rivers—Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Ghaggar—have inundated over 1,000 villages.
Among the worst-affected zones are the Ravi floodplains in Gurdaspur and Amritsar, the Sutlej basin districts of Kapurthala, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana, and the Ghaggar belt in Sangrur and Barnala.
This article presents an updated list of the top villages and districts affected by the Punjab floods 2025, based on official reports and verified media updates.
📍 Most Affected Districts and Villages
| District | Villages/Blocks Affected | Situation Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Gurdaspur | Dera Baba Nanak, Ghonewal (Dhussi bund breach), Shri Hargobindpur cluster, Ravi/Beas floodplains | 323+ villages inundated; 5,400+ evacuated; repeated breach alerts |
| Amritsar | Ajnala block and adjoining Ravi-side villages | 40+ villages submerged; Army/NDRF relief |
| Pathankot | Low-lying belts along Ravi/Ujh | Inflows from J\&K causing widespread waterlogging |
| Kapurthala | Sultanpur Lodhi, Bholath | Heavy inundation; severe crop loss |
| Ferozepur | Sutlej floodplain villages, Zira belt | River breaches, displacement of families |
| Hoshiarpur | Mukerian/Tanda (Beas side) | High alert; Army camps established |
| Fazilka | Abohar side (Sutlej backwaters) | Waterlogging in rural belts |
| Tarn Taran | Ravi-side villages | Embankment breaches; displacement |
| Moga | Nihal Singh Wala belt | Relief camps established |
| Sangrur | Lehragaga, Bhawanigarh (Ghaggar belt) | Dozens of villages submerged |
| Barnala | Ghaggar-side rural villages | Waterlogging; road links cut |
| Jalandhar & Ludhiana | Sutlej corridor villages near Phillaur & Samrala | Flood alerts due to Ropar headworks releases |
🌊 Spotlight: Gurdaspur & Dera Baba Nanak
The Ravi floodplains of Gurdaspur are the epicenter of the 2025 disaster.
- 323+ villages are reported affected.
- Ghonewal bund breach caused massive flooding downstream.
- Dera Baba Nanak belt, which connects to the Kartarpur corridor, witnessed large-scale submergence.
- Water levels have started receding, but vulnerability remains high with further rainfall threats.
🌾 Agricultural & Economic Impact
- Thousands of acres of standing paddy and cotton crops have been destroyed.
- Livestock losses reported in Ferozepur, Sangrur, and Kapurthala.
- Farmers fear delayed sowing of wheat in Rabi season due to waterlogging.
- Initial estimates suggest hundreds of crores in losses across Punjab.
🚨 Relief and Government Response
- NDRF, SDRF, and Army units deployed in Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Kapurthala, and Sangrur.
- 5,000+ people evacuated from Gurdaspur alone.
- Government announced compensation packages for crop and house damage.
- Temporary relief camps set up with food, medical, and cattle shelters.
🔍 Key Reasons Behind Punjab Floods 2025
- Excessive Rainfall in Himachal Pradesh & J\&K leading to swollen rivers.
- Breach of Dhussi Bund near Gurdaspur allowing Ravi waters to flood villages.
- High Sutlej Releases from Ropar headworks and Bhakra reservoir.
- Weak Embankments and silted riverbeds reducing carrying capacity.
- Encroachment on Floodplains increasing risk for rural communities.
✅ Prevention & Future Planning
- Strengthening Dhussi bunds in Ravi & Sutlej belts.
- Dredging rivers to improve flow.
- Setting up early warning systems in vulnerable villages.
- Restricting illegal construction on floodplains.
- Enhancing crop insurance schemes for farmers.
📌 FAQs
Q1. Which is the worst-affected district in Punjab floods 2025? 👉 Gurdaspur district, especially Dera Baba Nanak and Ghonewal belt, with 300+ villages affected.
Q2. How many districts of Punjab are affected? 👉 Reports suggest 14–22 districts face flood impacts, with Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Ferozepur, Sangrur, and Amritsar among the worst-hit.
Q3. Which rivers caused flooding in 2025? 👉 Mainly Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Ghaggar rivers.
Q4. How many villages were affected in total? 👉 Over 1,000 villages across Punjab were inundated.
Q5. What steps is the government taking? 👉 Evacuations, setting up relief camps, and promising financial aid to farmers and households.
📢 Conclusion
The Punjab floods 2025 highlight the vulnerability of river floodplains in districts like Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Kapurthala, Sangrur, and Barnala. While relief is ongoing, a long-term flood management policy is urgently required to protect lives, agriculture, and infrastructure in the state.
