Farmers in these flood-hit villages have appealed to the Centre for an urgent financial package to provide immediate relief and help them recover from the devastation caused by floods. (Image: @NDRFHQ/X)The BJP’s Punjab unit president, Sunil Jakhar, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate central assistance to mitigate the damage caused by severe flooding in the state.In his letter dated August 30, Jakhar highlighted the “catastrophic natural disaster” that has hit the state, which he termed as integral to India’s food security and national resilience. He said relentless heavy rainfall over the past several days, coupled with excessive precipitation in the upper hilly regions, has triggered widespread flooding across Punjab.Jakhar said regions along the Pakistan border—from Bhoa Assembly constituency to Fazilka—and districts like Kapurthala are among the worst affected. The meteorological department’s forecast of continued heavy rainfall in the coming days could further worsen the situation, he warned.“The floods have marooned large sections of Punjab’s population, displacing families and devastating livelihoods. Thousands of acres of crops — vital to both the state’s economy and the nation’s food supply — lie submerged and destroyed,” he wrote.Also Read | Punjab floods: All about the Ghaggar river, why it is prone to devastating floodsWhile appreciating the central government’s support through the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and financial assistance, Jakhar stressed that the scale of this calamity demands “additional and urgent intervention.” He urged the Prime Minister to deploy central assessment teams immediately to evaluate the ground situation and announce a special relief package to meet the needs of the affected population and aid the state’s recovery.“I have complete faith in your leadership and compassion to respond to this crisis with the urgency and resolve it demands. Swift intervention to support Punjab in its hour of need will provide hope and relief to thousands of affected Punjabis,” Jakhar stated in his letter.Jakhar’s demand comes two days after Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal also said that the Centre must provide a package in this hour of crisis. On Friday, Jakhar visited flood-affected villages in Ajnala, where AAP MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal remarked that while the BJP leader was touring the affected areas, he should also ensure that the Centre announces a relief package if the party is truly concerned about farmers.Story continues below this adFarmers in these flood-hit villages have appealed to the Centre for an urgent financial package to provide immediate relief and help them recover from the devastation caused by floods.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:floods