Severe floods in Punjab and Jammu have caused extensive damage along the India-Pakistan international border, with over 110 km of fencing either submerged, uprooted, or displaced. According to officials, nearly 90 Border Security Force (BSF) posts have been inundated, disrupting normal operations.
The western international border of India spans 2,289 km through Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Jammu. Out of this, BSF manages around 192 km in Jammu and 553 km in Punjab. Floods have damaged nearly 80 km of fencing in Punjab and 30 km in Jammu, leaving parts of the barrier unstable or washed away.
In addition to submerged border outposts, several forward defence points and elevated observation posts have also been impacted. To restore operations, BSF has launched a large-scale repair and rehabilitation drive. Until restoration is complete, surveillance is being maintained through drones, high-powered searchlights, boats, and electronic monitoring systems.
Officials confirmed that water levels are gradually receding and BSF will soon regain full control of its positions. However, the floods have already claimed the life of a BSF soldier in Jammu.
