UNITED SIKHS Expands Lifesaving Support in Punjab as Flood Threats Intensify
Punjab, India | August 31, 2025
As floodwaters continue to engulf vast regions of Punjab, UNITED SIKHS has deepened its emergency response, mobilizing dozens of additional volunteers and resources across multiple districts of the state. Our Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) remain active in the field, delivering urgent care, essential supplies, and much needed moral support to families displaced by the disaster.
As of August 29, 11:00 AM IST, dam levels remain dangerously high:
| Dam | Level | Inflow | Outflow |
| Bhakra Dam | 1672 feet | 51,000 cusecs | 53,000 cusecs |
| Pong Dam | 1392 feet | 53,000 cusecs | 101,000 cusecs |
| Ranjit Sagar Dam | 525 meters | 47,000 cusecs | 74,000 cusecs |
While inflow has slightly decreased, offering temporary relief, forecasts from the India Meteorological Department warn of continued heavy rainfall in hilly regions over the coming weeks. Communities in submerged and low-lying areas must remain vigilant. Immediate survival support and sustained relief are urgently needed.
In District Firozpur, UNITED SIKHS has been operating since August 13 with a dedicated team of 15 volunteers. Relief efforts have reached nine flood-affected villages: Nihala Lawera, Dhira Ghara, Tali Gulam, Ladhu ki Basti, Kale Ke Hithar, Mutianwala, Sultanwala, Nizamwala, and Basti Ramlaal. The team has:
- Rescued 2,000 individuals using UNITED SIKHS boats, operating everyday until 2:00 AM
- Served nearly 1,200 people with hot meals
- Delivered 900 liters of clean drinking water
- Supplied 1,250 quintals of fodder for livestock
These efforts reflect the scale and urgency of the crisis and the unwavering commitment of UNITED SIKHS volunteers to serve with compassion and courage.
Across flood-affected regions, UNITED SIKHS teams continue to reach families stranded in submerged zones wading through deep water to deliver essential aid.
Cooked meals are being prepared and distributed near relief sites and
Gurdwaras, ensuring that thousands receive nourishment and comfort each day. Alongside food, volunteers are providing protective coverings, clean water, and sanitation supplies to help restore a sense of safety and dignity.
For real-time updates and stories from the ground, visit UNITED SIKHS’ website and social media platforms. These channels feature ongoing coverage of volunteers reaching isolated villages, coordinating medical relief, and delivering essential supplies with speed and compassion. Each effort underscores a collective commitment to restore hope and rebuild lives across Punjab.
UNITED SIKHS welcomes donations of urgently needed supplies including clothing, blankets, non-perishable food, clean drinking water, fresh fruits, and medical items to sustain ongoing relief efforts. Financial contributions are also vital to expand food distribution, mobile medical services, and shelter assistance. For details on how to contribute, please visit unitedsikhs.org/donate.
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About UNITED SIKHS
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