Aakanksha N. Bhardwaj
Jalandhar, October 15th
More than two months after devastating flash floods hit villages in Lohian district, residents are still reeling from the effects of the deluge.
Gurdayar Singh, a marginal farmer from Gatta Mundi Kasu village in Jalandhar’s Lohian, was already in debt of Rs 3.5 million when he lost his entire paddy crop in the floods. His 1.5 acre field had accumulated mud three to four feet deep, making it unsuitable for any cultivation.
No bride’s wedding attire
Gurudayal, a father of five, had also fixed his daughter’s wedding on October 28th. He was planning to marry off his 19-year-old daughter to a man from Ferozepur district. However, as of now, preparations for the wedding have not progressed at all. There is no wedding outfit for the bride and little savings.
Gurudayal, the father of five children, feels helpless, but he has also decided to hold his daughter’s wedding on October 28th. Gurudayal was planning to marry off her 19-year-old daughter to a man from Ferozepur district.
However, as of now, preparations for the wedding have not progressed at all. There is no wedding outfit for the bride and little savings.
“If someone could help me, I would be grateful. I can’t afford to take on any more debt. We were also affected by the 2019 floods. This time it was much worse.” He said.
Gurudayal added that he has plans on how to hold his daughter’s wedding. “If I can afford it, I will invite some relatives to the wedding, but otherwise it will be lonely,” he said.
His daughter said she always imagined how big her wedding would be. “Right now, I don’t have a suit or a lehenga yet. But all that matters is that my father is happy and I don’t demand anything,” Gurudayal’s daughter said.
Singara Singh, a farmer from Mundi Cholian village, had a similar story. His fields, which are more than 2.5 acres, still have water. “We are inviting people to our daughter’s wedding. Our house is still surrounded by water. We are worried about what will happen if we modify the wedding and the guests and groom will be flooded,” said Singara. said.
