India floods overwhelm Punjab villages, health workers race to stop disease

Rescue efforts in northern India are gaining momentum as flood waters recede, with over 20,000 people evacuated in Punjab state after rivers burst their banks. The devastating floods have left a trail of destruction, damaging homes, farmland and infrastructure. Local communities are grappling with the aftermath, sorting through waterlogged possessions and struggling to care for livestock. Volunteer organisations are playing a crucial role in relief operations, providing much-needed support to affected residents. Health workers are racing against time to prevent the outbreak of waterborne diseases, as overwhelmed sanitation systems face added pressure from the deluge. Al Jazeera's Mmalegabe Motsepe reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #India #IndiaFloods #MonsoonRains #PunjabFloods #ClimateCrisis #FloodDisaster #Monsoon2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish