Flood-hit Haryana locals lament govt apathy, officials claim of full help

After multiple breaches in the canals of Ghaggar rivulet worsened the flood situation in the Sirsa district of Haryana; local authorities initiated relief and rescue operations in the area on Saturday. Floodwaters have totally submerged several low-lying villages due to which crops have been washed away and villagers have flocked to safer locations with their families. In a bid to alleviate their plight, authorities dispatched dozens of boats filled with food, water and medical supplies to the villages, which have been virtually cut off from the nearby towns due to the overflowing waters.