Authorities use pumps to drain out water from flood-hit areas, distribute relief material in Punjab, Haryana

Chandigarh, July 14(Press Ki Taquat)

Authorities deployed pumps to drain out water from flood-affected areas, and distributed dry ration and drinking water to stranded residents as relief operations gathered pace in Punjab and Haryana on Friday.

More than 19,000 people have been shifted to safety from waterlogged localities in various flood-hit districts of Punjab so far, while 3,674 have been evacuated in neighbouring Haryana, according to officials.