Shubman Gill, Harbhajan Singh share messages of support as Punjab floods claim at least 29 lives: 'Heartbroken to see my...'

Indian Test team captain and one of the biggest cricketers to come from Punjab, Shubman Gill, on Tuesday morning sent a message of support to the affected families in the state as “worst floods in recent history” ravage the province. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Punjab, has also conducted field visits and shared a prayer for the affected individuals on social media.

As per reports, at least 29 people have lost their lives in Punjab due to the floods and thousands have been displaced. Punjab has recorded a rainfall of 253.7 mm in August 2025, 74 per cent above normal and the highest in 25 years. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday stated that the situation could worsen in the ongoing week.

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Gill, Harbhajan show support for Punjab amid ‘worst floods’

Taking to the social media platform X, Gill, who hails from the Punjab district of Fazilka, wrote that the state will stay strong in the face of adversity as he showed support to the affected people.

“Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods. Punjab will always be stronger than any adversity, and we’ll rise up from this. My prayers are with all affected families. Standing strong with my people,” Gill wrote.

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods. Punjab will always be stronger than any adversity, and we'll rise up from this. My prayers are with all affected families. Standing strong with my people 🙏

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) September 2, 2025

Harbhajan wrote: “Waheguru Meher Kare punjab te . Baksho baba ji.”

Waheguru Meher Kare punjab te . Baksho baba ji 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/D4ArKJo3mt

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 1, 2025

Taking note of the severe situation, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with CM Mann immediately after returning to the country from his trip to China.

“Immediately after landing in Delhi, Prime Minister Modi called up Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the situation due to heavy rains and flooding in Punjab. He has assured him of all help and support to the state,” a government source was quoted as saying by ANI.

According to the Punjab’s official bulletin, 12 of the 23 districts have been severely impacted by the rain and floods, including Gill’s home district, Fazilka, besides Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar.