
Swift Health Response to Punjab's Rising Waters
Published on: Aug. 18, 2025, 8:25 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
As floodwaters from the Beas and Sutlej rivers inundate Punjab villages, Health Minister Balbir Singh has mobilized 438 rapid response teams, 323 mobile medical teams, and 172 ambulances. Efforts include boat ambulances and health camps, and the state is well-prepared with resources to handle emerging health crises.