Punjab is reeling under one of the worst floods in decades, prompting the state government to declare it a disaster-affected region on Wednesday. Chief Secretary K A P Sinha, as Chairman of the State Executive Committee (SEC) under the Disaster Management Act, 2025, has authorised district magistrates to issue necessary orders under Section 34 of the Act in case of threatening disaster situations. At least 30 people have been killed in various rain and flood-related incidents in the state so far.
