Punjab Floods Devastate Farmers: “Our Future Is Lost” as Fields Are Destroyed

In Punjab’s border villages like Gonewal, floods have devastated lives and livelihoods. The embankments meant to stop the river collapsed, leaving fields submerged and crops destroyed. Farmers now face uncertainty over the next sowing season, while their hopes rest on government compensation—though past relief in 2023 left many dissatisfied. Dairy farms and homes have also suffered major damage. With no electricity and drinking water shortages, daily life has become a struggle. Support from neighboring states and local communities has kept spirits alive, but the future remains uncertain.