The state of Punjab, India experienced its worst flooding disaster in nearly four decades in August–September 2025, surpassing the devastating floods of 1988. Unusually heavy monsoon rains in the upper catchment areas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, combined with surplus water releases from the Pong, Ranjit Sagar, and Bhakra dams, inundated over 1,400 villages across more than 13 districts of Punjab. More than 3.5 lakh residents were displaced and at least 29 people lost their lives, with damage extending to 3.47 lakh acres of farmland.

The floods severely damaged the paddy crop — which contributes nearly ₹50,000 crore to the state economy — along with cotton and maize. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas on September 9, 2025 and announced a financial assistance package of ₹1,600 crore in addition to the Rs 12,589.59 crore available in the State Disaster Response Fund. The state government announced farmer compensation of ₹20,000 per acre, six-month loan exemption, and permission to sell deposited silt. Preliminary total damage was estimated at Rs 13,800 crore, highlighting the growing climate crisis.