Explained: Why Ghaggar overtops its banks often

According to experts, wild vegetation, Hyacinth, coming from Haryana side led to further blocking of already blocked drains in Punjab and also resulted in waterlogging all around.

As Ghaggar a rain fed river, plays havoc with farm lands and properties of people in villages across Patiala and Sangrur, The Indian Express explains the reasons behind aggressive Ghaggar spills that happen every second year, and the measures taken to contain the damage.[Readmore]