The 2025 floods in Punjab are the result of relentless monsoon rains combined with sudden water releases from major dams, including Bhakra, Pong, and Harike. These factors pushed river levels beyond their capacity, causing the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers to swell, breach embankments, and submerge vast areas. Fragile infrastructure, such as aging bridges and inadequate flood defenses, further aggravated the disaster. The calamity displaced thousands of people, claimed hundreds of lives, and devastated large tracts of farmland. Standing crops of paddy, cotton, and maize were washed away, leaving farmers in deep distress. Livestock perished, power and transport systems collapsed, and schools and hospitals became inoperative, cutting communities off from essential services. Many residents are forced into relief camps, while the state undertook rescue operations with boats, medical teams, and emergency services to address the humanitarian crisis.

*MLSS Relief & Rehabilitation Initiatives*

*Immediate Relief*

- Establishing temporary shelters and organised langar (community kitchens).

- Providing clean drinking water, medical assistance, and essential supplies.

- Distributing mosquito repellents and water purification solutions to prevent disease outbreaks.

- Conducting vaccination drives and offered counselling support to affected families.

- Rescuing children stranded overnight in schools with the help of boats.

- Assisting villagers in evacuating to safe zones through coordinated efforts.

*Long-Term Recovery*

- Extending financial assistance to displaced and affected families.

- Supplying households and schools with essential materials.

- Supporting farmers with seeds and fodder to revive agriculture and livestock.

- Restoring schools, community centres, and essential infrastructure for sustainable recovery.

Through these efforts, MLSS is committed to ensuring not only immediate relief but also long-term rehabilitation for families affected by the Punjab floods.